Carlton Digby School

Overview

Carlton Digby School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a positive learning environment where pupils are treated with kindness and feel happy and safe. Leaders continue to focus on refining provision to ensure all pupils receive the best education and care possible.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "broad and ambitious" and "precisely matches" pupils' individual needs, including the use of the ‘Self-Reliance Toolkit’ to build independence.
• Staff possess a "detailed understanding" of pupils, adapting teaching effectively so that pupils make "exceptional gains in developing their communication skills."
• Attendance is described as "exceptional," supported by a strong culture where pupils feel they belong and receive targeted support if needed.
• The school prepares pupils for adult life "especially well," resulting in an "exceptionally low" number of pupils not in employment, education, or training upon leaving.
• Pupils benefit from wide-ranging opportunities for personal development, including trips, clubs, and learning about "healthy relationships and consent."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.