Corbets Tey School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils benefit from the highly expert and deeply caring staff at Corbets Tey School. Pupils are kept safe and feel secure. They are confident, warm, good-humoured and kind to one another. They enjoy being with their peers and make valuable friendships at school. Pupils typically behave well. They learn how to communicate appropriately. While it takes longer for some, pupils are respectful and understanding to others. Staff are ambitious for all pupils. The carefully designed curriculum and specialist support help pupils to achieve well from their different starting points. Pupils are encouraged to find ways to communicate that work for them. Whether that be by signing, using images, writing, speaking or using electronic devices. Pupils' sensory needs are equally well met through, for example, a specialised swimming and occupational therapy programme. Pupils participate in a range of enriching experiences that encourage independence and prepare them well for adulthood. These include enterprise projects where they raise money for charity, careers workshops and visits from the police and fire brigade. They learn about important issues such as online safety, consent, personal space and acceptance of others.

What the school should improve

• The approach taken to phonics is not fully systematic or precise. This means that pupils who are ready to learn to read using this approach are not consistently well supported to read with increasing accuracy, fluency and confidence. The school should ensure there is sufficient expertise to implement the curriculum consistently.

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