Lake Haven School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

'A special place to learn' is the school's driving force, and leaders have ensured that it has become a reality. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Almost all have previously been out of education. Leaders aim to make their school the best it can be for all pupils. The school has high expectations of all pupils and staff. All want pupils to achieve their very best, and they consistently do. Pupils love their school, and they attend regularly. School is a calm, positive and orderly environment. Lessons are free from disruption. The purposeful, supportive and positive relationships between staff and pupils are joyous. Pupils trust their adults to help them and sort out any issues, should these ever arise. Pupils repay this with impeccable behaviour. The values and motto of nurture, love and belonging permeate every aspect of the school. Leaders' main focus is pupils' well-being after previous traumatic school- based experiences. The curriculum to promote pupils' personal development is highly effective. As a result, pupils are re-engaged in their education and learn about and appreciate differences in the world and its people. Pupils are learning valuable life skills and are very well prepared for life after school.

What the school should improve

• Some pupils' learning is not moved on quickly enough when pupils are ready to learn new things. This means that sometimes, pupils' learning slows because they are waiting for others to finish. The school should ensure that pupils move on to new content when they have secured previous knowledge.

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