Craven Pupil Referral Service

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

This school offers pupils a fresh start to their education. It is calm and welcoming. Staff get to know pupils very well. They make sure that pupils are nurtured, feel safe and are valued as individuals. Pupils appreciate that the school encourages them to be themselves. They are listened to. Their needs are understood. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The school assesses, identifies and meets pupils' individual needs in a timely way. Most pupils behave well. Skilled staff help pupils to develop a 'toolkit' of ways to manage their emotions and behaviour. Pupils develop their social skills and learn to regulate their behaviour. The curriculum supports pupils to build their knowledge and skills well. There are high expectations for all pupils. Pupils are encouraged to be aspirational. Many achieve qualifications which help them with their next steps. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their life skills. These help pupils to consider their future options for further education and employment. Pupils enjoy a range of trips and experiences that broaden their understanding of the world. These include learning first aid, canoeing, gorge walking and project work with local universities.

What the school should improve

• Reading for pleasure is not promoted as well as it could be. This makes it difficult for pupils to learn to appreciate a broad range of literature and develop a love of reading. The school should redouble its efforts to establish a strong culture of reading.

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