Cleeve Meadow School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

Pupils are happy at this kind and caring school. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Pupils value the positive working relationships they have with all staff. Staff supervise pupils effectively. They support pupils in making and building new friendships. This helps pupils feel safe. Pupils know they can speak to adults about how they may be feeling. Pupils feel confident that staff would intervene swiftly if they had any concerns. Together, leaders and those responsible for governance share a strong commitment to support all pupils in being prepared well for adulthood and life beyond the school. Pupils becoming independent underpins everything leaders plan to do. The curriculum includes a variety of learning pathways to meet pupils' stage of learning. Pupils respond well to the clear routines in place. The school is calm. Pupils move in an orderly and purposeful way around the school. The school provides a range of enrichment opportunities for pupils. This includes partnerships with local companies, colleges and other organisations. For example, the school has worked closely with a local coffee shop in developing pupils' key skills. This has helped pupils understand about work in the retail environment, including health and safety, and customer service skills.

What the school should improve

• Sometimes, the checking of pupils' understanding is not precise. This limits pupils' readiness for new subject content, including subject-specific vocabulary. The school should ensure that all staff check pupils' understanding carefully and make the appropriate adaptations so that pupils are fully prepared for future learning.

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