Breakspeare School

Overview

Breakspeare School provides an exceptional education for pupils with severe learning difficulties, characterised by a "child-centred approach" and "exceptional care." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful" environment where staff are "deeply attuned" to pupils’ needs, fostering independence, confidence, and strong community links.

Strengths

• A "precise curriculum" aligns long-term aims from education, health, and care plans with daily learning, ensuring purposeful engagement.
• Staff use "evidence-informed approaches" for communication and reading, including sensory storytelling and signing assemblies, to captivate pupils.
• Pupils develop independence through community visits, such as dining in cafés, and successfully advocate for accessibility improvements.
• The sixth form offers tailored qualifications and work experience, with students thriving in areas like horticulture and local business partnerships.
• Leaders and governors "aim high," supporting staff well-being through initiatives like a buddy system, creating a highly skilled and valued workforce.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.