Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) provides schools with a nationally recognised framework to guide their inclusion journey. The IQM team help schools evaluate and measure how they are performing; empowering them to improve and grow.

Over 200 UK schools have been awarded IQM Centre of Excellence status. This award recognises those IQM Inclusive Schools which continue to demonstrate a commitment to outstanding levels of inclusive best practice. Centre of Excellence status provides an opportunity to build on current capacity with ongoing support from the IQM team.

On 8th November 2021 The Brier School were assessed by IQM and retained its Centre of Excellence status.

"Brier is a truly inclusive school. It has a remarkable blend of skilled staff, strong and effective processes and exceptional leadership that together have created an extremely strong and positive culture."

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During the last week of our 2020 - 2021 school year we were finally able to enjoy a Prom evening to say farewell to current and previous Year 11 students. It was wonderful to see both years groups celebrating their time together at The Brier School and that we wish them a successful and happy future.

Government Initiatives IQ is an independent report on government initiatives and on public sector excellence. The Brier School has recently been recognised by Government Initiatives IQ as a top performing and improving school. In doing so we have been awarded the prestigious opportunity to appear in their publication. Click on the link below to view the article in full.

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The Brier School has received so much praise in recent years the Government wants to use its success as a blueprint for other institutions.

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A Brier School pupil was delighted after he sent a letter to the Queen and received a written response.

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Students at The Brier School took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

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