Waverley School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

Pupils are delighted to get to school each day. They are pleased to see the smiling faces of staff when they arrive. A group of pupils communicated that school is a 'fun' place. Teachers help them to feel safe. The school encourages pupils to make strong friendships and to celebrate their successes. Parents and carers echoed these positive views. They are complimentary about the caring professional relationships that their children build with staff. Parents value the way the curriculum is adapted for all pupils. The school keeps them well informed of their children's progress. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. For example, they expect pupils who can walk to make their way to class independently. Staff view every interaction with pupils as a way of reinforcing learning. Staff carefully plan and rotate lunchtime activities. These help to develop pupils' fine and gross motor skills as well as their communication. Leaders foster the belief that bullying is not accepted. Staff are alert to any signs of bullying behaviour. They log these, analyse trends and intervene if needed. Staff manage any episodes of dysregulated behaviour well. The school is a calm and happy environment where all pupils can experience success.

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