Jasmine Grove is a Special Needs Day School based in Bolsover, Chesterfield. The building has been fully renovated over the past 6 months and now provides stimulating learning spaces for pupils with Autism, communication and sensory difficulties, and related challenging behaviours. The school is registered with the DfE for a maximum of 24 children from the age of 8 – 18.

Autism, communication and sensory difficulties, and related challenging behaviours can all prevent young people from accessing their education. At Jasmine Grove School we offer support to help them overcome these barriers.



We personalise curriculum packages to suit each young person’s needs – including any specific interests – through to Functional Skills, GSCEs and other accreditations. Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) sessions can also be offered with a specialist therapist, which can support young people in their communication and social skills, build relationships and increase their achievement potential.

Our school promotes accepting people, exactly as they are, and without judgment. This unconditional positive regard helps to develop confidence, self-motivation and encourages independence. 

Vision

Our ‘vision’ is for all students to be supported by an inclusive, nurturing and child-centred approach, based on positive, mutual respect and a commitment to promoting self-esteem, self-understanding and independence.



We want our students to feel safe and listened to, as if they are treated fairly and equally and recognise their value in the world. We encourage them to be part of their school and wider community and be a responsible member of society.

Jasmine Grove School is a place where pupils: -

For all enquiries about Jasmine Grove School please contact:

Anna Hulme (Headteacher)

Jasmine Grove School

Oxcroft House

Oxcroft Lane

Bolsover

Derbyshire

S44 6DJ

Tel: 01246 383063

Child Protection and Safeguarding children

Designated Safeguarding Officer: Anna Hulme (Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer: Ali McGregor (Head of Education)

The Jasmine Grove School Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures, policy documents, and training program are in line with updated Government and Policy Legislation. All staff are issued a copy of the Child Protection procedures, receive regular training and updates, and are aware of their responsibilities for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people, passing on any child protection and safeguarding concerns to the relevant children’s social care services as a duty of care.

Our school has clear guidelines and expectations regarding appropriate relationships between all staff and young people.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding policy is made available to parents/carers, Social Workers, placing Local Authorities and other significant stakeholders. A copy of this can be downloaded using the link below.

Complaints

Jasmine Grove School has a full Complaints policy available from the school office or it can be downloaded below (click button).

All complaints are taken seriously. Initial complaints should be made to the Headteacher, Anna Hulme on 07895 539155 or by email to anna.hulme@smoothstoneeducation.co.uk .

If the complaint is concerning the Headteacher, please contact our Chair of Governors, Ray Scales, on 01773 305 029 or by email at ray.scales@smoothstonecare.co.uk

Admissions

• The young person’s EHCP will be reviewed by our Senior Leaders and discussed whether the school can meet and support their needs (baseline assessments and SaLT involvement, creation of IEPs to support learning and emotional/personal development and interests)
• A prospective visit to the school can be arranged – firstly the parents/carers and then a second visit with the child
• If appropriate, the school will offer a placement to the Local Authority
• If the placement is agreed, pre-enrolment support can be offered, along with a transition period if required.

Useful links

·       IPSEA – www.ipsea.org.uk

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (known as IPSEA) is a registered charity who offer free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

·       Derby SENDIASS – www.derbysendiass.org.uk

·       DIASS (Derbyshire) -  www.derbyshireiass.co.uk   

·       Children with SEND (gov.uk) – www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs