Satellite Provisions 

We are extremely lucky to be able to work in partnership with two of the mainstream schools within Maritime Trust to create satellite provisions. The satellites are based at Featherby and Bligh Primary Schools.

The creation of the satellites has meant that we have been able to increase the number of places that we can offer to children with special educational needs in Medway. In very simple terms we rent the space from the mainstream schools to increase capacity. The pupils and staff within the satellites are Danecourt pupils and Danecourt staff. 

The children attending the satellites will have access to -

• The same curriculum offer and opportunities to those children attending Danecourt@Gillingham
• Access to whole school and seasonal special events
• Wear the same uniform to the children attending Danecourt@Gillingham
• Danecourt named within their EHCP
• Access to school transport

The staff working in the satellite provisions also receive the same training as any other member of staff at Danecourt, as well as having access to the same development opportunities. 

The admission process for places at the satellites is the same as for Danecourt@Gillingham. A decision regarding where a child will be most appropriately placed will be made as part of the admissions process. Children do transition between sites during their time at Danecourt, for example it is felt appropriate, moving from Danecourt@Gillingham to Danecourt@Bligh, however this would always be done in consultation with parents/carers. Furthermore, if it is felt necessary for a child to move from one of the satellites back to Danecourt@Gillingham this move would be supported. 

The satellites are overseen on a daily basis by teachers based within the satellites, who are also part of the Danecourt Leadership Team. The development and leadership of the satellite provisions is led by Zoe Smith (Deputy Headteacher).

     Find out more about Danecourt @ Featherby 

       Find out more about Danecourt @ Bligh