The St Aubyn Centre Education Department

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 October 2023

St Aubyn Centre Education Department is a sanctuary for pupils who are experiencing difficult times. Staff work effectively to break down the barriers to learning that pupils face in their daily lives. Adults carefully craft learning experiences around what works best for individual pupils. Staff take great care and attention to understand pupils' significant needs and backgrounds. Pupils learn well in a calm haven. Staff ensure pupils can do their best. Warm relationships between pupils and staff help pupils to maintain positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils' mental health and well-being is a key priority for the well-trained staff. If things get hard, staff are there for pupils. They support them to be hopeful and aspire for a better future for themselves. This includes high-quality careers advice and mentoring. This prepares pupils very well for their next steps when they are ready to take them. Many aspects of the school's curriculum help to build pupils' resilience and confidence. Pupils successfully re-engage with education. They achieve qualifications that set them up for future success. Wider experiences, such as visiting speakers and authors and many trips outside of the school, broaden and enrich pupils' lives.

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