We have recently had our first Ofsted inspection. Here are some quotes from the report.

• The principal is passionate about helping pupils with specific learning needs to achieve their potential. She inspires all staff to work closely together to give pupils enjoyable learning experiences that meet their needs well.
• Under the inspirational leadership of the principal, the staff form a passionate team of professionals dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for each pupil. The principal leads by example and ensures that staff share a common understanding of what constitutes good teaching. Together, they create a positive ethos that fosters pupils’ good attitudes to learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Pupils are rigorously assessed before they join the school by a team of experts who, together, design individual programmes that help each pupil to fill gaps in their learning. As a result, pupils make good progress, particularly in their reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Pupils, who have all experienced failure before joining the school, flourish in a very supportive and orderly environment. They develop high levels of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-discipline and independence, which prepare them well for their future.
• Pupils thoroughly enjoy school as a result of the extremely positive ethos created by the staff, in which all pupils flourish in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity.
• Pupils’ learning experiences and cultural development are greatly enriched and deepened by the thematic approach to the curriculum, frequent educational visits that are part and parcel of the curriculum and the excellent provision for art.
• The premises provide clean and very pleasant teaching accommodation that enables effective and safe learning.

The full report can be viewed at:

Ofsted report