Breckland School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2022

Pupils are happy at Breckland School. Pupils are looked after well by staff, particularly their 'mentors' who they see every day. There are plenty of places to go or adults to speak to if pupils have a worry or concern. Pupils' opinions and concerns are taken seriously. Incidents of bullying, or prejudicial language, are dealt with swiftly and stopped from spreading or getting worse. Pupils are respectful to each other and to staff. Pupils are polite and considerate to others. Poor behaviour is not a concern for pupils. Staff deal with behaviour consistently well. Lessons are calm and rarely disrupted. Pupils focus on their learning. They want to do well. Pupils access a well-considered personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education programme. This is delivered effectively by staff and mentors. Consequently, pupils are knowledgeable about diversity, equalities and how to keep safe in an age-appropriate way. Pupils take part in a wide range of lunchtime and after-school clubs, including different sports and activities, like 'needle felting'. Pupils value the new library as they enjoy access to a range of books. Pupils' experiences prepare them well for their next steps in the wider world.

What the school should improve

• A small number of teachers do not make the right adaptations or changes to their teaching to support pupils with SEND consistently well. In these instances, pupils with SEND find learning more tricky than if they had better support. Leaders should ensure all staff help all pupils, including those with SEND, to learn successfully across all the whole curriculum.

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