Net School A GSG School
- Net School
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 9EE - Head: Susan Reed
- T 0800 689 0335
- E office@net-school.co.uk
- W www.net-school.co.uk
- An Independent online school for boys and girls aged from 9 to 18
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Cambridgeshire
- Pupils: 120; sixth formers: No sixth form (individual A level tuition available on request); 2 pupils taking A level tuition
- Fees: £2,787 - £4,860 pa
- Open days: Families interested in joining Net School may contact the office at any time to arrange a conversation and online tour.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Consistently strong results and far more flexibility than at most online schools, with a pick-n-mix approach to its broad curriculum. The school is flexible in other ways too – one parent told us her child was in year 9 but did the year 10 English class. ‘We see ourselves as part of the home educating family’s jigsaw,’ says the head, ‘so for some, we’ll provide all the academic pieces while for others we’ll complement some parent or tutor taught learning.’ Classes are small, averaging seven and capped at 16 – another boon. Lessons are long – one or two hours, depending on age – but there are breaks. We dipped into a few – a year 10 English class on Macbeth and year 8 classes on French and maths. The teachers were encouraging (‘Brilliant!’ ‘Yes, I love that!’ etc) and
What the school says...
Established in 2013, Net School is proud to offer a high-quality online education based on the English national curriculum for students aged between 9 and 18 years. Our well-qualified, experienced teachers are chosen for their love of teaching and for their ability to inspire and to build confidence, whilst small classes ensure your child gets the focused, personal attention they need to achieve their full potential. We are delighted to welcome new students to our primary, KS3, IGCSE and A level courses. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Director
Since 2013, Susan Reed MA PGCE. Upbeat and easy-going, but don’t be fooled – she is highly efficient. Far more involvement with both parents and students than most online school directors – parents say ‘you can always email her about anything’ and students like that she squeezes in some history teaching and helps them run the school newspaper. Helps explain how she knows the families so well. Parents like that ‘the school is very much a reflection of her vision – a calm, thoughtful, child-centred environment’. She is a hit with staff too – ‘She’s so supportive and will always take cover if we need it.’
History degree from Christ’s College, Cambridge, PGCE from Manchester. She also has an MA in art gallery and museum studies – museum education beckoned at...
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
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| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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