Cherry Tree Learning Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 April 2024

Pupils flourish here. A calm, nurturing environment permeates throughout all that is done. Pupils have faced significant challenges in their past. The care and attention that leaders pay to pupils' individual needs, and the individualised transition period into school, help pupils to overcome these challenges and quickly re-engage with their education. Relationships are at the heart of what is achieved here. A profound sense of community flows through the school. Pupils and staff see themselves as one big family. Pupils told inspectors that for the first time, they feel seen, listened to and valued. As a result, pupils know who to turn to if they have a concern. They are confident that any concerns will be resolved quickly. Leaders' relentless optimism and ambition for pupils are clear. They know that in the past, many pupils struggled to manage their own emotions. Leaders make no excuses for this. They constantly push pupils' boundaries, stretching, encouraging and supporting them to meet leaders' high expectations. Pupils strive to meet these in all they do and achieve well. For example, pupils quickly increase the amount of time they spend in school and maximise the time spent interacting with peers. Pupils benefit from a broad range of opportunities to enhance their wider personal development. Because of this, pupils are very well supported and equipped for their next steps in education.

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