Fordway Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 May 2024

Pupils thrive at this nurturing school. They are happy and calm and are fully engaged learners. Most pupils will only attend the school for a short period of time. Their planned fixed-term programme is based on the level of support they require to be ready to move back to a permanent school placement. Staff rapidly build highly effective and trusting relationships with pupils. As soon as a pupil joins the school, staff develop an in-depth understanding of how to help them. As a result, from the very start of their time here, pupils receive highly personalised and expert support for their complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe and listened to. There are extremely high levels of mutual respect between pupils and staff. Therefore, pupils trust that adults in this school will keep them safe and do what is best for them. Pupils are proud to meet the high expectations for conduct and learning. Social times are joyful times, during which staff provide pupils with a range of activities that match their interests. Pupils of all ages play together with kindness and compassion. Older pupils proudly act as positive role models and mentors to younger pupils.

Read the full Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)