Nancealverne School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Pupils flourish and shine at Nancealverne School. They display genuine joy when describing the kindness and understanding that they get from staff. The school is a calm and welcoming place for them to learn. Pupils are confident that staff know exactly how to help them when they struggle with things. This helps them to feel calm again and return successfully to their learning. Pupils from across the three sites show that they feel safe and trust the strong and nurturing bonds that they have with staff. This is evident in their enthusiasm for learning and the pride with which they describe what the school offers them. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations staff have of them. Their experiences in school foster their aspirations to be the very best versions of themselves. Staff across the three school sites have a shared understanding that pupils' achievements go far beyond academic learning. For example, the school's commitment to champion pupils' independence and communication is exceptional. Staff use various communication approaches skilfully with pupils. This gives pupils a voice and enables them to contribute fully to their learning and school life.

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