The Venn Boulevard Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils at this school receive high-quality nurture and skilled support from dedicated staff. There are high expectations for all. The school's values of 'confidence, resilience and perseverance' shine through the school's curriculum and positive attitudes of staff and pupils. The curriculum is aspirational. It is adapted and designed around the needs of individual pupils. Pupils benefit from and flourish because of carefully considered therapeutic support. They enjoy enrichment activities. These include horse riding, cooking, art and ice skating. Pupils learn to behave well. Staff quickly get to know pupils' different needs and requirements. Pupils develop their resilience and learn how to manage their emotions and behave effectively. Highly successful routines in and around the school help pupils to understand and do what is expected of them. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely caring and positive. Pupils are kept safe. They develop skills to equip them well for life beyond school. They appreciate the support of 'life coaches'. They have staff to turn to if they are worried or need help. Typically, parents and carers praise the way their children have thrived since attending this school. They appreciate that the school is ambitious for pupils as well as providing 'fun and warmth'.

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