Sophia Wilson is proud of where she works, but the Key Stage 4 teacherat Falmer High School in Brighton admits she didn't always feel thisway.
"Not so long ago we didn't have a good reputation," she admits. "We'dhad a bad Ofsted report and it became common knowledge that we weren'tdoing all we could and should for our pupils."
However, in 2004, sweeping changes were put in place to reverse thissituation. With a nursery, gymnasium, extensive playing fields and anadult education centre already on site, Falmer was designated as thefull-service extended school for Brighton.
This meant it was expected to improve its core offer and serve itsstudents and local population by providing a broader range ofout-of-school clubs, courses and activities.
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