Beckfoot Phoenix

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

Pupils are valued highly and nurtured exceptionally well. Highly skilled staff provide carefully designed care and support. There are high expectations for all. The trust's core purpose for pupils to 'enjoy, learn and succeed' is at the heart of the school's curriculum. The curriculum is aspirational. It is designed around the needs of pupils. Pupils benefit from and thrive because of specialist medical and therapeutic support. They enjoy enrichment activities. These include swimming, cooking, learning first aid and educational visits associated with the curriculum. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely warm and positive. Pupils learn to communicate their needs and feelings. They have staff to turn to if they are worried or need help. Typically, parents and carers appreciate that staff 'go above and beyond' to support the whole family. Most recognise that this school is 'a very special place'. Pupils learn to behave well. Staff teach them to recognise and understand how to manage their emotions, including through the use of 'colour monsters'. This support is very effective. Successful routines in and around the school help pupils to feel safe and to understand what is expected of them. Thoughtfully designed 'calming' spaces help to reduce pupils' anxiety. Staff use creative techniques such as sensory massage, to help pupils to be ready to learn.

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