Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Pupils join the school having had difficulties in managing their behaviour and emotions in previous settings. Nevertheless, pupils settle quickly. This is because warm and nurturing relationships exist between pupils and staff at this school. Pupils know that staff expect them to do their best and to uphold the school's high expectations for behaviour and learning. This helps pupils feel secure and safe. Staff provide pupils with the time, space and skills to deal with any issues. Pupils are taught effective strategies to manage their own behaviour, including using a calm space when needed. Pupils arrive at school in the morning happy and eager to learn. They take pride in the school environment, which is lively, engaging and well looked after. On the rare occasion that bullying occurs, leaders are thorough in their response. Staff support those involved to reduce the likelihood of it happening again. Pupils' well-being is at the heart of all that the school does. For example, the school's fitness programme makes sure that pupils are ready to learn before lessons start. All pupils have opportunities to participate in activities that they would otherwise not experience. This includes singing at The Royal Albert Hall.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, the specific content that should be taught and the order it should be taught is not clearly understood. As a result, some aspects of the curriculum are inconsistently implemented. The school needs to make certain that staff are supported to deliver the curriculum as intended so that pupils learn more of the planned content.

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