Norwich Steiner School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Norwich Steiner School is a positive, respectful community. Pupils enjoy the specialised curriculum which promotes creativity and independence. Children in Kindergarten benefit from playing and learning with each other and adults. They build on their experiences to ready them for learning in the 'lower school'. By the time pupils reach the sixth form, they are confident, articulate individuals ready for their next steps. Pupils share their thoughts about their learning with adults. Pupils are confident that staff will address any issues in the school, like behaviour or bullying. This is a place where pupils can be themselves. Students in sixth form are great role models for younger pupils. The curriculum has unique opportunities for all pupils. Pupils learn to play instruments. Pupils learn, and talk about, the various crafts they know for example woodwork, crochet or textiles. A range of books, poems and texts support pupils, of all ages, to enjoy stories and learn about different cultures or historical periods. The curriculum supports pupils well, across a range of suitable subjects. Students in the sixth form access a qualification that is broad and adapted around students' interests. This supports students to move on to a range of appropriate workplaces, apprenticeships and further study when leaving the school.

What the school should improve

• Some of the information around some pupils' needs is not detailed enough to be helpful to staff or the school. This means that staff do not adapt lessons well enough for a minority of pupils with SEND needs. These pupils do not progress as well through the curriculum as they should. The school should ensure information about SEND need is fully detailed. Additionally, the school should ensure staff use this information well to support pupils with SEND make the best possible progress.

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