Elmbrook School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2022

For many pupils, Leicester City Primary PRU is a second chance. Parents, carers and pupils appreciate this. Pupils say that they are happy here and that the staff look after them well. Staff make sure that the school is a welcoming and positive environment. One parent stated: 'My child has thrived while being here and they now love school.' Pupils say that they feel safe. Staff know pupils and their families well. Pupils learn to respect each other. They say that if bullying happens, teachers deal with it immediately. Staff help pupils to improve their behaviour. Leaders and staff have high expectations. They are effective in helping pupils to re-engage with learning. Leaders have ensured that there is a strong focus on developing 'ready to learn' skills. These skills help pupils to understand how to manage their emotions and feelings. Pupils are able to engage more fully in their lessons. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils. They provide a broad range of opportunities for pupils' personal development. Leaders are determined to ensure that pupils are ready to be successful in their next steps.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not ensured that all pupils' reading books are at the correct level of challenge. Staff do not use a consistent approach when helping pupils who become stuck when they read aloud. This is preventing some pupils from becoming confident and fluent readers. Leaders should ensure that pupils' reading books are at the correct level of challenge and that staff use a consistent approach when helping pupils who become stuck when they are reading aloud.

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