Include School Norfolk

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Pupils join the school after having profoundly negative experiences at other schools. They receive the support they need to heal and positively engage with education. Pupils learn about themselves and how to manage their emotions and behaviour positively. Pupils are supported well to value their potential and meet the high expectations of them. They are determined to be successful in adult life and are well prepared for their next steps in education or training. The positive ethos at the school enables pupils to develop strong relationships with staff and each other. On arrival each morning, pupils respond well to staff's smiley and optimistic greetings. This continues throughout the rest of the day. Pupils look out for each other and work well together. When relationships become strained, pupils are equipped to find their own positive solutions. On the rare occasions of bullying, or when pupils are unable to resolve friendship issues, they are well supported so that problems stop and do not re-occur. Pupils are safe at school. They appreciate that staff support them when they are worried about issues at school, at home or in the community.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not clarified exactly how teachers should teach pupils correct spelling. As a result, teachers do not teach spelling well enough, so some pupils do not spell as accurately as they could. Leaders must clarify exactly how teachers should teach spelling and ensure teachers deliver effective learning opportunities so pupils learn how to spell accurately.
• Some pupils are absent from school frequently. Leaders have not been successful in improving attendance of these pupils. Consequently, these pupils miss vital learning time. Leaders must develop even more effective ways of ensuring all pupils maintain regular attendance at school.

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