Epinay Business and Enterprise School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils flourish at Epinay Business and Enterprise School. Pupils told us that they really like their school and enjoy their learning. They feel happy and safe here because they know that adults care about them. Pupils are supported in a very individual way. Staff help pupils to develop their confidence and resilience. Staff promote pupil interaction at breaktimes and lunchtime. This supports pupils to develop their social and communication skills. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Staff plan experiences of the wider world into their learning offer. Pupils take part in an excellent range of out-of-classroom activities. Pupils thrive in their personal development. They learn through real-life experiences, such as visits to local places of worship, museums, parks, the football ground and shops. They develop confidence in travelling independently. Pupils are able to link their trips and visits to their learning in the classroom. This leads to valuable work-related learning and opportunities for future employment. Pupils behave very well in school and do not feel that bullying happens. They are confident that if pupils were unkind, the staff in school would act quickly. Well-trained staff help pupils to cope with any anxieties or concerns they may have. Parents and carers showed their appreciation of the staff's hard work to support their young people. Their many positive comments can be summed up in a quote from one parent, 'Teachers do everything they can to help them to develop their independence and reach their full potential. I wouldn't choose anywhere else for my child.'

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