Gosberton House Academy

Overview

Gosberton House Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a “highly nurturing environment” where pupils with complex special educational needs receive tailored support, fostering a strong sense of belonging and safety. Leaders and staff demonstrate expertise in delivering a high-quality education that prioritises personal development and independence.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “appropriately tailored and ambitious,” closely aligning with pupils’ sensory needs and education, health and care plans.
• Pupils thrive in a positive environment where behaviour is “exemplary” and they interact with one another in a “considerate manner.”
• There is a “relentless focus on developing pupils’ communication and reading skills,” with many becoming fluent readers who enjoy books for pleasure.
• Staff provide “highly effective support” for pupils managing emotions, helping them learn strategies to calm themselves and regain focus.
• Pupils feel their voices are heard, contributing to decisions on school design and curriculum, while developing essential life skills through practical experiences.

Areas to improve

• The school should ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently well, as “occasionally, some activity choices that staff make do not help some pupils with higher levels of cognition to deepen their knowledge and skills over time.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”