St Elizabeth's School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 October 2023

Pupils receive supportive care and attention at St Elizabeth's School. They arrive each morning eager to start their learning. Staff welcome pupils warmly. They understand what every pupil needs to help them settle quickly. Positive, trusting relationships flow through the school. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe and happy during their time at school. Staff understand the different ways pupils communicate their needs. Adults respond effectively to any occasions when pupils become dysregulated. They show kindness and sensitivity to help pupils to manage their emotions. Clear routines support a calm and orderly learning environment. All staff have high expectations and place no limits on what pupils can achieve. They encourage pupils to be active in their learning to help build pupils' confidence and independence. Success is celebrated so that pupils know when they have done well. Pupils enjoy the wider opportunities presented by the school's location. They grow and cook food from the allotments and collect eggs laid by the chickens. The orchard in the grounds provides opportunities for pupils to pick and sell the apples.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not fully evaluated the impact of their new curriculum. This means that they are not confident about how well these approaches are working. Leaders should ensure that they check and evaluate the effectiveness of the whole curriculum, identifying any changes that need to be made so that all pupils make the strongest progress.

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