SENDSCOPE

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 October 2023

Pupils enjoy their time at SENDSCOPE, where they are happy and safe. Pupils are very respectful. They develop strong and trusting bonds with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they know that they can talk to any member of staff if they are concerned. Staff listen to pupils' concerns and take action to resolve these. Staff want pupils to be well behaved and to act as responsible citizens. Staff expect pupils to engage in lessons and try their hardest. Pupils respond positively to these expectations. They behave well and achieve success in different areas of the curriculum. Pupils relish educational trips and visits to local cathedrals, museums and monuments. As part of their local history studies, pupils recently explored well- known Merseyside landmarks, including the Queen Victoria Monument. Pupils raise funds for many worthy causes, including cancer charities. They enjoy sports, such as football and basketball. Pupils learn about dangers in the local community, such as gang affiliation. At an event at a local football stadium, pupils met with surgeons, paramedics and emergency room staff to hear at first hand about the long-term effects of knife injuries on victims and their families.

What the school should improve

• Some areas of the curriculum are still in development. In these areas, staff do not have the subject-specific knowledge that they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well. Consequently, in these subjects, pupils do not acquire the essential knowledge and skills securely. The school should consolidate its curriculum thinking and ensure that staff get the training and support that they need to deliver the curriculum well in these subjects.
• The school has not ensured that sufficient opportunities are available for pupils to learn about cultural and religious diversity. As a result, pupils' knowledge in these areas is limited. The school should provide greater opportunities for pupils to learn about the religious and culturally diverse nature of British society.

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