Treetops Free School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

Pupils' broad smiles show how much they enjoy attending Treetops Free School. A nurturing and caring community helps them to settle and be safe. Adults know pupils well. They place no ceiling on what pupils could achieve or do. Patient and understanding support meets the wide range of pupils' needs. This means pupils are happy and achieve well during their time here. Purpose and calm pervade throughout the school. Adults ensure pupils know and understand how to work and play together. In class and on the playground, pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness to one another. They learn to communicate how they feel, including those with complex needs. Where pupils have difficulties with their emotions, adults manage these times extremely effectively. Pupils behave very well. Pupils' development of independence is a priority for the school's curriculum. High expectations lead to wide-ranging opportunities to help build pupils' confidence and resilience. Pupils show this through their learning and participation in community events. They are particularly proud of their singing and plays performed for different audiences.

What the school should improve

• In a few areas of learning, curriculum plans are not precise enough about how pupils build their knowledge as small steps. When this is the case, pupils do not make the progress they are capable of. Leaders should ensure plans include all the information teachers require so that they use the programmes effectively to plan pupils' learning well.

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