Ivel Valley School & College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

Ivel School and College is a special place where pupils thrive. 'Every moment counts', from the time they arrive to when they leave at the end of the day. Pupils love to learn. There is no ceiling placed on what they do or achieve. Pupils are highly successful because of high expectations staff have of all pupils. Learning to communicate is at the core of the curriculum. Pupils quickly develop different ways to share their feelings and wishes. Adults know pupils well. Staff use their expertise to guide pupils' choices. This means pupils actively engage in their individual learning plans. As a result, they become confident and happy learners. Pupils enjoy warm and nurturing relationships with adults. Adults quickly spot any support pupils need to manage their emotions. There are no distractions to pupils' learning. Clear routines create calm classroom environments. Pupils behave very well. Pupils willingly share their views and opinions. They describe their school as 'fun'. Making friends is important at Ivel School. This is a highly inclusive school. Pupils understand how to treat one another with respect and support one another.

What the school should improve

• Governors do not have a clear articulation of the impact of leaders' work in all aspects of the school's provision. This means that they are not able to provide robust challenge to hold leaders to account in everything they do. Governors should ensure that they use the rich information gathered about the school to fully evaluate its impact.

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