Core Training and Development limited

Overview: Core Training and Development limited is an independent school providing alternative provision for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, particularly in its curriculum and leadership. However, it still requires improvement in the quality of education and personal development.

Strengths:

• The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour, which are shared clearly with pupils.
• Pupils trust the adults who support them and form positive relationships with staff.
• The school prioritises reading and provides regular, individual support to improve pupils' reading.
• Pupils benefit from the increased pastoral support and smaller group environment.
• The school provides pupils with some opportunities to enhance their wider development, such as sessions on gardening.

Areas to improve:

• Sometimes, staff do not adapt their teaching effectively to respond to the differing prior knowledge or misconceptions of pupils.
• The way that the school provides wider opportunities to pupils is not as well considered as it should be.
• Some staff lack specific knowledge that would support them in their role, such as about certain types of SEND.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.