This Is My Education - TIME

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 April 2025

Pupils make a positive contribution to the calm and purposeful environment that exists at the school. Some pupils have had difficult experiences in education prior to joining this school. They value the time that staff take to get to know them as individuals. This helps pupils to build up trusting relationships that make them feel safe and happy in school. Pupils live up to the high expectations that the school has of their behaviour and conduct. All pupils attending the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Although the school has high aspirations for pupils' achievement, some pupils do not achieve as well as they should. This is because the school has not ensured that they benefit sufficiently well from the school's academic curriculum. Pupils are supported well to build up their self-esteem and to become increasingly confident. Activities such as learning how to independently order and pay for a meal at a café contribute towards this. The school has high ambitions for pupils' personal development. Pupils benefit from opportunities to take part in a range of trips. These include visiting museums, accessing the local library and attending career fairs.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the curriculum does not account for gaps in pupils' knowledge. As a result, teachers are not sure what key knowledge they should prioritise when designing learning. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed as quickly as they should be. The school should ensure that learning activities effectively address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
• In some subjects, the school has not ensured that teachers have the knowledge they need to teach the intended curriculum effectively. Some learning activities do not enable pupils to learn important knowledge as well as they should. The school should make sure that teachers have the knowledge they need to deliver the curriculum effectively, so that pupils achieve well.
• The school's assessment approach is not always effective. Some pupils are moved on to new concepts before they are ready. Gaps in pupils' knowledge inhibit their ability to make sense of new learning. The school should ensure that teachers swiftly identify and remedy gaps in pupils' knowledge. This will help pupils to learn and remember key content effectively over time.

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