Arise Education

Overview: VLC is an outstanding independent school that provides a highly personalised education for pupils with a range of needs, including cognitive, specific and moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs and autism. The school's vision is to 'transform the lives of young people through education and care', and it achieves this for all its pupils.

Strengths:

• Pupils thrive at VLC and are incredibly proud of their school and their own and others' achievements.
• The school's 'preparation for adulthood' curriculum complements the academic curriculum in ensuring pupils are prepared exceptionally well for life beyond school.
• Pupils benefit from a rich set of personal development opportunities, including rock climbing, dance, and community service.
• The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning, and relationships between staff and pupils are incredibly respectful.
• The school provides excellent support for pupils' well-being, with pin-sharp understanding of pupils as individuals and external agencies used to meet pupils' needs extremely well.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.