Delamere School

Overview

Delamere School is confirmed as an outstanding school, where pupils "flourish in this welcoming and nurturing school." The report highlights that pupils, almost all of whom have education, health and care plans, "make exceptional progress from their starting points" through a "meticulously" designed curriculum and tailored support. Leaders demonstrate an "unwavering commitment" to providing the highest quality education, ensuring pupils feel safe, secure, and valued.

Strengths

• Staff possess "strong expertise" and use a "team approach" to break down curriculum content into "precisely detailed goals" that address individual pupil needs.
• The curriculum is "broad, balanced and interesting," with EHC plan targets "seamlessly interwoven" into all aspects of learning, allowing many pupils to "excel, particularly in the arts."
• Staff are "exceptionally responsive" to pupils’ feelings, dealing sensitively with behavioural challenges so that "pupils’ learning is rarely disrupted."
• There is a strong focus on communication, with staff using "tailored strategies" such as visual signing and picture-based boards to help pupils develop language skills from an early age.
• Parents and carers are "resoundingly positive" about the difference the school makes, valuing both the education and the support provided.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to identify risks and concerns being "actioned swiftly and effectively by leaders."