The Rubicon Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 December 2023

Strong relationships between pupils and staff underpin education at The Rubicon Centre. The core values of respect, resilience and responsibility are woven into the daily life of the school to prepare pupils for future employment, education and training. In lessons, pupils concentrate on the activities they are set by teachers. When pupils' behaviour falls below expectations, adults remind them of the core values. They refocus pupils quickly and calmly. Bullying is very rare. Pupils enjoy lessons. The atmosphere in the school is calm. Every school day starts with an 'ASK' session in which teachers ensure that pupils are ready for the day ahead. This provides a positive start to learning. Careers provision at the school is a particular strength and is embedded into different curriculum areas. Pupils are encouraged to think about the potential careers they could pursue. They are given help to identify the college courses and apprenticeships they can access when they leave The Rubicon Centre.

What the school should improve

• Many pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means they miss out on vital learning and do not reach their full potential. Leaders should continue to develop systems and processes to work with pupils and their families to improve attendance and attitudes to education.

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