Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

This school provides exceptional education for pupils in a secure hospital setting. Pupils are admitted to the hospital with significant emotional and mental health needs. They live in wards attached to the school. The school is a calm, nurturing environment. Staff across the school and wards gain a comprehensive understanding of pupils' individual needs. The school's partnership with hospital clinicians and therapists provides the right balance of education and support for pupils' mental health needs. Pupils are highly supervised. Skilled staff provide admirable support to help pupils to manage their emotions and behaviour well. Established routines and clear expectations help pupils to feel safe. They develop strong, positive relationships with staff. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are supported to attend well. This includes teaching pupils on the wards when they are too ill to go to the school. The school has high aspirations of and for its pupils. Teachers do their absolute best for pupils. They successfully inspire pupils to engage in learning. They help pupils to achieve as well as they can. Each pupil has a curriculum precisely tailored to their individual needs. Most obtain a range of qualifications. The school's determined ambition, to help pupils have 'the confidence and self-belief to progress further in life', is being realised.

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