Broadstones School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

Broadstones is a nurturing and happy school. Pupils arrive, sometimes having had a significantly disrupted education. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They develop positive relationships with staff. Staff are approachable, and this helps pupils to feel safe and well cared for. This helps pupils to feel at ease so they can engage with their learning. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Leaders and staff support pupils to manage their behaviour. There is a rewards system in place, which pupils value. Consequently, pupils behave well. The school also has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils benefit from a wide range of vocational courses, such as in construction, bicycle maintenance, and hair and beauty. This helps to motivate pupils to develop their practical skills so they are well prepared for their next steps when they leave Broadstones. Pupils develop their wider talents and interests through a range of activities. For example, they enjoy sports, bowling and playing musical instruments. Pupils appreciate the trips and visits they can go on, such as to museums and the theatre. They enjoy raising money for charity and volunteering in the local community. Pupils are well supported to develop resilience and independence. Activities, such as travel training, are carefully planned to help pupils to become more confident and ready for adult life.

What the school should improve

• The school's procedures to develop pupils' reading knowledge are not fully developed. Some pupils struggle with reading, which means that they are not able to access the curriculum as well as they could. The school should ensure that it provides the support that pupils need in order to read with fluency and understanding.

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