Phoenix School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

Phoenix School is a place where pupils flourish and thrive. They are valued, happy and kept safe by highly knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Relationships between pupils and adults are warm and respectful. This creates a palpable sense of care and community across the whole school. Pupils behave well. They are taught what is expected of them and supported to meet these expectations. They learn to communicate and regulate their different emotions appropriately. Pupils' sensory needs are fully considered by staff, who use a range of activities designed by occupational therapists to promote regulation. These include sensory spaces, outdoor activities, swimming and working with nature. Bullying is a rarity, but should it happen, pupils are confident that staff will help them and keep them safe. Pupils learn to communicate their choices and opinions in different ways. This ensures that all pupils have a voice and are listened to. They participate in a vast range of activities, work experience and educational visits. They learn how to keep themselves safe in the community and when online. Pupils on all sites, including students in the sixth form, are expected to achieve well and supported to achieve their very best. They are encouraged to be independent. This generates confidence among pupils, who meet the high expectations set for them.

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