The Rosewood School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 June 2022

Pupils are happy at the school. They find the small classes calmer and like how teachers really care about their well-being. One pupil summed it up by saying, 'it's like a family here.' Pupils who are due to return to their home school are often reluctant to leave once they have settled in. Pupils feel safe. They learn to trust the adults who look after them. They know that staff will listen to them and respect their opinions. This enables pupils to talk honestly and openly about issues that affect their success, well-being and self- esteem. The typical school day is characterised by harmony and good humour. Although there is the potential for challenging behaviour, pupils usually behave well. There are a few incidents of bullying. Where it does occasionally happen, staff sort it out quickly. Leaders and staff have created a nurturing place to learn. In lessons, staff provide the right balance of care with high expectations. This ensures that pupils start to catch up on missed learning. Perhaps the most important aspect about the school is that it gives pupils a fresh perspective about their future lives and aspirations.

What the school should improve

• Leaders recognise that pupils' current opportunities for work experience are limited. They need to plan a more varied range of experiences to ensure that pupils have a broader understanding of the options available to them.
• Although the school offers a well-planned curriculum, leaders recognise that offering a greater range of subjects would be of benefit. This is so that pupils are even better prepared for their learning when they return to their home school.

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