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Grafham Grange Site

The Trustees and Chief Executive Officer of Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust (founded in 1994 by special act of Parliament) are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Freehold of the Grafham Grange Site in its entirety.

Almost immediately on gaining ownership, the first major development of the site is underway  -  the construction of a state  of the art  third generation all -  weather pitch with major funding support from the Football Foundation , and also with the support of other Charitable Trusts and Waverley Community Fund. Ready for October 2008, Grafham Grange Special Educational Trust expects that this facility will enable Grafham to become a Centre of Sporting Excellence for the local Community, fostering increased participation in sport for those with Disability and Disadvantage. Working with Surrey FA and the Football Foundation, an ambitious Community Plan is in place with exciting targets to enrich Community Facilities and outcomes in this important area of need.

Grafham Grange School's New All Weather Football Pitch

GGSET have been successful in securing £282,000 principally from the Football Foundation augmented by other Charitable Trusts and Waverley Community Fund, to realise the construction of the all weather football pitch at GGS which will take place in the summer holidays. As a result, we expect to become a Centre for Excellence for Sport Participation principally football in the community for those with disadvantage and disability.  The Football Foundation is dedicated to revitalising the grass roots of the game, constructing modern football facilities, developing football as a force for social cohesion and as a vehicle for education in communities throughout the country. Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association and the Government, the Football Foundation is the nation’s largest sports charity with a £45m budget going straight into the heart of football.

Every Child a Reader

In her capacity as Patron of the £10M Every Child a Reader initiative directed by KPMG and bringing together a coalition of business, Education and Voluntary Sector Groups,  Sue Tresman is to visit a London school to see the Every Child a Reader work in action.

Research Partnership Established

Building on the CEO's Visiting Chair with Sunderland University, a new Research Partnership is to go ahead between Sunderland University and GGSET to promote research and reflective practice in the areas of diversity, inclusion and leadership and innovation in special education.

OUTSTANDING Ofsted Inspection at Brantridge School

We're proud to provide some extracts from the OFSTED Inspection Report held at Brantridge School in March 2008:-

“The overall quality rating is outstanding.”
“The school provides a good level of care to the children who have complex needs.”
“The staff are supported at the school by good supervision and extensive training in order to ensure the children are understood and kept safe and secure.”
“Extensive training is available for staff including specific subjects relating to children.”
“The school has a robust approach towards ensuring the children are protected from the risk of harm, neglect or abuse.”
“The school has an excellent activities programme and on each evening and throughout the weekend the children are able to choose between activities at the school on site and going out into the community.”
“The children are supported by the staff at the school and relationships were seen to be warm and caring in a professional manner.”
“The overall management of the school is very good.”
“The care staff team offer the children a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
“The whole school were also involved in the Grafham Grange Trust development plan meeting.”