Beckmead Moundwood Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 September 2024

Pupils are supported well to re-engage with school and learning. Pupils have all experienced a significantly disrupted education prior to here. They benefit from the thoughtful, individualised care offered. Pupils increase their attendance and participation. They understand how the school expects them to behave. Well-trained staff provide bespoke strategies to manage pupils' feelings and emotions. Leaders encourage pupils to pursue their aspirations. All pupils move successfully on to their agreed destinations or reintegrate back into mainstream school. Pupils trust and respect staff. The school builds these relationships through well-planned transitions into school and tailored pastoral support. Staff take the time to get to know pupils well and without judgement. Pupils form friendships. They are safe at school and ask for help if worried. Pupils are not concerned by bullying and call out anti-social behaviour. Pupils who do not follow school rules are dealt with firmly but calmly. The school is a welcoming environment. Pupils enjoy social times and sporting opportunities. Some join the school council. Pupils get to experience visits and residentials that they may not have had access to prior to attending here. Pupils can try vocational opportunities such as bricklaying, carpentry or hair and beauty.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of the curriculum, pupils' academic starting points are not always precisely identified. This means that some pupils do not have gaps in knowledge signposted or filled quickly enough. The school must ensure all staff know what the exact gaps in pupils' academic knowledge are across the curriculum so pupils can access as quickly as possible the most appropriate qualification pathway.
• In some parts of the school, work is not always well matched to pupils' ability. This is because the checks adults make on what pupils can do are not used well enough to inform next steps in learning. Pupils are sometimes given work they can already do. The school needs to ensure staff have the necessary training to use assessment effectively to adapt learning and raise expectations so that pupils achieve as highly as they can in their time at this setting.
• There are a few pupils whose attendance is improving but still low. This affects how well they are achieving. The school needs to continue work started to ensure these pupils access all the school has to offer them.

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