Jasmine House School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 October 2023

Pupils are very happy to attend their school. They say that they feel safe because the staff that look after them are very caring and supportive. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Staff know the pupils well. They ensure that they understand and meet the pupils' complex needs. Parents and carers appreciate the help staff give them and their children. One parent reflected the views of others when they stated: 'The school has shown unwavering care, support and encouragement to our child and us as a family. The school has literally given her her life back.' There are high ambitions for all pupils. All staff are committed to providing pupils with high-quality educational experiences. Pupils thrive as a result. Pupils learn in a very calm and inclusive environment. Staff support all pupils to understand each other's feelings and to engage with other pupils and adults in a positive way. Staff know the causes of distress for each pupil so they can intervene early to help reduce pupils' anxiety. As a result, many pupils make significant improvements in their behaviour. They show a positive attitude to their learning and make a tangible contribution to the life of the school.

What the school should improve

• The knowledge and skills pupils should learn and when are not precisely identified in a few subjects. As a result, teachers do not always know exactly what knowledge to teach and how best to teach it to help pupils develop their understanding securely. The school should ensure that there is clarification as to what pupils should learn and be able to do in these subjects so that pupils are supported to build their learning over time.
• The different activities and experiences the school provides for pupils are not yet part of a coherent personal development programme that builds towards clearly defined, ambitious end points. Consequently, pupils may not understand why they are undertaking these activities or how these activities are preparing them for their next steps and for adult life. The school should ensure that all aspects of the personal development programme are clear and aspirational for all pupils and prepare them fully for their adult life in modern Britain.

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