OUR CURRICULUM

PARENTS AND CARERS

KEY INFORMATION

WELCOME TO DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE

WELCOME TO DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE

Welcome to Durham Trinity School and Sports College. We are a generic special school educating pupils 2-19 years of age, who are autistic or have profound, moderate, severe or complex learning difficulties. Some pupils also have additional medical, physical, sensory, linguistic or behavioural challenges. All pupils at Durham Trinity School and Sports College have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

We are situated on the outskirts of Durham City Centre. Durham Trinity is a relatively new purpose-built school, we are continuously adapting the physical environment to ensure we are meeting the changing needs of the school population. During the summer holidays (2023) we added an additional classroom in our specialist autistic provision, by removing our science lab, because there is no longer a formal pathway at Durham Trinity School. The pupils have access to specialist rooms and facilities such as a sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, food technology, fitness suite, Create and Make room and a newly furbished (May 2024) soft play room.

To enhance the curriculum and allow pupils to thrive in their interests and strengths, whilst encouraging them to take risks, we relaunched our Friday afternoon enrichment activities in November 2023; to include additional clubs such as Bush Craft, Dance and Duke of Edinburgh. Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) was relaunched in January 2024, which led to the appointment of a Play Lead to develop the school grounds, resource provision, support staff development whilst ensuring health and safety is followed. Further developments in 2024/25 will include creating opportunities to extend the school day.

In May 2023 we launched our new Curriculum Toolkit to support the delivery of our 3-curriculum pathways to ensure the needs of the diverse school population are met academically, emotionally and physically; whilst providing challenge and support to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their development, and preparing them for life. Please click on this link to access more information about our Curriculum; including Reading, Careers, Relationship Sex Education (RSE) and Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC).

We are a Sports College, providing an excellent provision that develops pupils’ physical skills and mental wellbeing, educating them about leading a healthy lifestyle, whilst having fun! Pupils have opportunities to access non-competitive and competitive sporting activities throughout the school year. In 2022-23 we introduced our Gifted and Talented Sports Group who access additional PE lessons, experiencing different sports with a number of specialist coaches and staff. This provision will continue into 2024/25.

We provide a Further Education Unit (FEU- Post 16) on site where the excellent provision continues until they are 19 years of age. The students have access to their own common room with many opportunities to access the community, to prepare them for their next stage in life. However, due to demand for school places we are currently working with Durham County Council to identify and provide an additional site for our Post 16 provision.

Our greatest resource is the staff. They are supportive and highly skilled in SEND, supporting pupils throughout the school day to ensure they achieve their goals and

become as independent as possible. Together with pupils, families and other agencies, we work together to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

More information can be found about our SEND report, SEND provision and the teaching, learning and curriculumin the SEND section on the website. Also available in Key Information is specific staff to contact if you require further information or support whilst your young person attends Durham Trinity. Please click on the link to see our Key Information page.

There is a new section on our website to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, click on the link here to explore this web page which signposts young people, parent and carers to additional information.

For parents/carers considering our school as a future option for their young person, you are encouraged to contact school and make arrangements to visit our school. We would be delighted to meet you and answer any queries you may have, whilst there is further information in Key Information; School Admissions.

For existing parents/carers, we hope the website gives you additional information about the curriculum and supports your young person whilst attending Durham Trinity School and Sports College.

If you require a paper copy of any of the policies or documents that are on our website, please contact Louise Hindmarch at the school office on 0191 386 4612.

Mrs Rachel Grimwood

Headteacher

September 2024

  • Student Data Collection & Photograph Permission:**Reminder** To all Parents/Carers, We have added a new form to the Weduc Forms section - Student Data Collection Form 2024-2025. We need you to complete this data collection form yearly to ensure we have the most up to date information for our Young Persons and their families. We are also asking you to complete the photograph permission form. Can we please ask that you complete these forms as soon as possible. While you are in the 'Forms Section` on Weduc, please also complete any other forms you feel you may have not completed. Many thanks

    September 26th, 2024

    Student Data Collection & Photograph Permission:

    **Reminder**

    To all Parents/Carers,

    We have added a new form to the Weduc Forms section - Student Data Collection Form 2024-2025.

    We need you to complete this data collection form yearly to ensure we have the most up to date information for our Young Persons and their families.

    We are also asking you to complete the photograph permission form.

    Can we please ask that you complete these forms as soon as possible.

    While you are in the 'Forms Section` on Weduc, please also complete any other forms you feel you may have not completed.

    Many thanks


  • Student Data Collection:To all Parents/Carers,   We have added a new form to the Weduc Forms section - Student Data Collection Form 2024-2025. We need you to complete this data collection form yearly to ensure we have the most up to date information for our Young Persons and their families. We are also asking you to complete the photograph permission form. Can we please ask that you complete these forms as soon as possible. While you are in the 'Forms Section` on Weduc, please also complete any other forms you feel you may have not completed. Many thanks

    September 23rd, 2024

    Student Data Collection:

    To all Parents/Carers,

     

    We have added a new form to the Weduc Forms section - Student Data Collection Form 2024-2025.

    We need you to complete this data collection form yearly to ensure we have the most up to date information for our Young Persons and their families.

    We are also asking you to complete the photograph permission form.

    Can we please ask that you complete these forms as soon as possible.

    While you are in the 'Forms Section` on Weduc, please also complete any other forms you feel you may have not completed.

    Many thanks


  • Nasal and Intramuscular Flu Vaccination Consent Form:Dear Parents/ Carers   Nasal and Intramuscular Flu Vaccination Consent Form Your child’s flu vaccination is now due and the school session is booked for 16 September 2024. This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu. Please complete the electronic consent form using the link below before 9 September 2024. (one for each child) to ensure your child receives their vaccination. https://nhsImms.azurewebsites.net/session/9331f89b Once your child has received their flu vaccination, you will receive an email with our contact details and possible side effects listed. ‘The nasal spray is the preferred flu vaccine for children. It is quick, painless, easy to administer and may be better at reducing the spread of flu to others than an injected vaccine. There will be a small number of children in the school not able to have the nasal vaccine because of pre-existing medical conditions or treatments. They will be offered an injected vaccine. The injected vaccine is also available for children whose parents don’t want them to have the nasal spray because of the very small amount of porcine gelatine (used as a stabiliser)’ (NHS 2024). If you have any queries, please contact the school age immunisation service on 0333 358 3397.  If your child has already had the Flu vaccine since September 2024 please complete a refusal form. If you have any problems accessing the link, please telephone 0333 358 3397.    Kind Regards, Immunisation Team

    September 2nd, 2024

    Nasal and Intramuscular Flu Vaccination Consent Form:

    Dear Parents/ Carers

     

    Nasal and Intramuscular Flu Vaccination Consent Form

    Your child’s flu vaccination is now due and the school session is booked for 16 September 2024.

    This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu.

    Please complete the electronic consent form using the link below before 9 September 2024. (one for each child) to ensure your child receives their vaccination.

    https://nhsImms.azurewebsites.net/session/9331f89b

    Once your child has received their flu vaccination, you will receive an email with our contact details and possible side effects listed.

    ‘The nasal spray is the preferred flu vaccine for children. It is quick, painless, easy to administer and may be better at reducing the spread of flu to others than an injected vaccine. There will be a small number of children in the school not able to have the nasal vaccine because of pre-existing medical conditions or treatments. They will be offered an injected vaccine. The injected vaccine is also available for children whose parents don’t want them to have the nasal spray because of the very small amount of porcine gelatine (used as a stabiliser)’ (NHS 2024).

    If you have any queries, please contact the school age immunisation service on 0333 358 3397. 

    If your child has already had the Flu vaccine since September 2024 please complete a refusal form.

    If you have any problems accessing the link, please telephone 0333 358 3397. 

     

    Kind Regards,

    Immunisation Team


  • Information Sharing - Parent Sessions September 24:Please find attached a letter regarding the upcoming Information Sharing Sessions for Parents and Carers.

    August 23rd, 2024

    Information Sharing - Parent Sessions September 24:

    Please find attached a letter regarding the upcoming Information Sharing Sessions for Parents and Carers.


  • Summer Fayre 2024Save the date Durham Trinity School 🌞Summer Fayre Date: 20th July 2024   Venue: Durham Trinity School   Time: 10am - 1pm   We need your help! We can all help to make the fayre a success in all sorts of ways.   Please return the slip attached to school by 5th July if you are able to help.     Thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Summer Fayre. Summer Fayre Committee.

    June 27th, 2024

    Summer Fayre 2024
    Save the date
    Durham Trinity School 🌞Summer Fayre
    Date: 20th July 2024   Venue: Durham Trinity School   Time: 10am - 1pm
     
    We need your help!
    We can all help to make the fayre a success in all sorts of ways.
     
    Please return the slip attached to school by 5th July if you are able to help.  
     
    Thank you for all your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Summer Fayre.
    Summer Fayre Committee.

OUR EVENTS

  • Autumn Half Term Holiday

    October 27th, 2024

    Autumn Half Term Holiday


  • School Photographer

    November 28th, 2024

    The school photographer will be in school - confirmation of date and further information will be provided nearer the time.


  • Christmas Holiday

    December 23rd, 2024

    Christmas Holiday


  • Spring Half Term

    February 24th, 2025

    Spring Half Term


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Student Data Collection & Photograph Permission

**Reminder**

To all Parents/Carers,

We have added a new form to the Weduc Forms section - Student Data Collection Form 2024-2025.

We need you to complete this data collection form yearly to ensure we have the most up to date information for our Young Persons and their families.

We are also asking you to complete the photograph permission form.

Can we please ask that you complete these forms as soon as possible.

While you are in the 'Forms Section` on Weduc, please also complete any other forms you feel you may have not completed.

Many thanks

September 26th, 2024 / October 7th, 2024