Following an inspection in November 2008, Bredon School has been re-accredited by the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils (CReSTeD).

Below is a selection of the Consultant's comments. To see the report in full please click here.

“The Principal has a great belief and pride in his school and has invested heavily to improve facilities. Assisted by the expertise and determination of his Vice Principal and Senior staff, he has ensured the continuing success of the school.

Mrs Webb has a wealth of experience, is well respected by the staff and therefore has the ability to ensure students with SEN receive the education which is best suited to their needs.

A broad curriculum is offered to every pupil, beyond what would be expected in most schools, to take account of the interests and abilities of the pupils and their future employment needs.

The whole set up of the school is geared to meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of all of the pupils. The understanding and willingness of the teachers to adequately support their pupils should also be considered as a very good resource.

The pupils felt that there was very good support from the teaching staff in the mainstream lessons; and they particularly felt the benefit of the advice, teaching and support of the Learning Support tutors. The use of laptops in class, especially in the higher years, helped them with the recording of their work.

Parents were very willing to give their views of the school. Parents recalled the difficulties with previous schools and all were very pleased with the teaching and learning, pastoral and extra curricular aspects of Bredon School.

The website is excellent. It covers so many areas and gives a real feel of the atmosphere of the school. One of the best I have viewed recently.

Bredon is one of a small number of schools who successfully provide an appropriate and wide-ranging education for older pupils who find life in ordinary mainstream classes too difficult. The courses offered beside GCSE allow pupils to be successful in a field suited to their needs as adults.

The exam results reflect the care taken to match the curriculum to the interests and abilities of the pupils. The teaching and learning in all academic and life skills is very good, as is the pastoral care. The commitment and expertise of the staff ensure a happy and productive atmosphere. I therefore recommend that the school be re-registered as a DU school.”