The Pears Family School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

This is a truly unique school which makes a significant difference to pupils' lives. Before coming to this school, pupils have been through a wide range of challenges. For all sorts of reasons, their experiences of education have often not been positive. But this school helps them to turn things around. Staff have high expectations. They are successful at providing pupils with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to succeed. Most pupils move on to a mainstream setting within four or five school terms, but this is not something which is fixed. Things are flexible. Staff do whatever is in each pupil's best interests to make sure that transitions are successful and sustained. Staff are well trained in supporting pupils to improve their attitudes to learning. Over time, pupils learn how to manage their behaviours and feelings. Staff build trusting relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to feel secure and enjoy school again. Pupils are safe. While bullying is rare, staff sort it out properly and quickly. Pupils enjoy a wide variety of experiences during their time here, including exciting barge trips on the canal, visits to museums and spending time at the nearby farm.

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