Unlocking Potential with EDClass

As a large North Yorkshire school with above-average SEND numbers, Harrogate Grammar faced the complex challenge of ensuring all 2,124 students could access the curriculum, particularly those experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). They needed a solution that was both effective and mindful of budgetary restraints. EDClass provided the essential hybrid model and robust oversight they required to keep vulnerable students safe and learning.

• Bridging Curriculum Gaps and Maximising Resources: EDClass served as a crucial hybrid model, filling the gap in the school’s Key Stage 4 offer at the Phoenix Centre. This allowed the school to support students they otherwise couldn’t, thus maximising their resources and providing a greater level of curriculum while keeping students connected to the school community. 

• Unrivalled Safeguarding and Reassurance: The Ofsted and DfE accredited status of EDClass provided the necessary reassurance for the school’s leadership. The system uses proactive alerts that are carefully monitored and followed up. 

• A “Godsend” for Attendance and Reintegration: EDClass provided a structured pathway to bring students “actually back into the building,” returning them to a full mainstream timetable. 

See how Harrogate Grammar School utilises EDClass to successfully manage EBSA, ensure robust safeguarding, and integrate students back into full mainstream timetables. Fill in your details to view the full testimonial video.