Eden School

Overview

Eden School is a special academy where pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs "enjoy learning" and feel safe due to the "care that they receive." The report highlights that leaders have "successfully improved the quality of education" since the previous inspection, creating a "calm and orderly" environment where pupils "re-engage with their education and achieve well overall."

Strengths

• Staff provide "kindness" and "nurturing" support, helping pupils overcome barriers and develop "positive relationships."
• The curriculum is "carefully set out," with staff using assessment strategies to address misconceptions and build on prior learning.
• There is a "strong focus on developing pupils’ reading skills," including daily time for reading for pleasure and effective support for those catching up.
• The school prioritises "mental health and well-being," with staff trained to respond calmly to challenging behaviour and pupils developing strategies to "self-regulate their feelings."
• Pupils benefit from diverse activities, including sports, trips, and leadership roles, which enhance their "confidence and independence."

Areas to improve

• Some teachers do not select "appropriate activities to deliver the knowledge," meaning some pupils do not remember all they should; the school must ensure teachers deliver subject curriculums effectively.
• A small number of pupils are "absent from school too often," missing essential learning; the school should support these pupils to improve attendance levels.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."