Amwell View School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

This school opens up the world to its pupils. Pupils make astonishing progress because staff are highly skilled. They deliver expertly bespoke curriculums according to pupils' needs. Staff's aim is to 'unlock cognitive potential' and they do this through a variety of means. Developing pupils' ability to communicate is at the heart of the school's work. They do this with tangible success. Staff know pupils exceptionally well. There is no ceiling to the ambition they have for the pupils in their charge. During their time at school, pupils have many opportunities they may not ordinarily experience, such as rock climbing and horse riding. Some even develop the confidence to sing at the Royal Albert Hall. Post-16 students learn how to run the school's charity shop and garden for the local business community. There is a highly positive learning atmosphere at the school. Staffs' use of gentle humour, coupled with boundless enthusiasm, develops trust where pupils want to 'have a go'. For example, steering their wheelchair through obstacles during a physical education (PE) lesson or floating on their back in the therapy pool. If a pupil is unsure and becomes anxious, staff adeptly manage behaviour. This means that pupils feel safe in this controlled environment.

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