Jane Lane School

Overview

Leaders have transformed the school, creating an environment where pupils feel "happy and safe" and are "well prepared for the next stage of their education." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and strong relationships, noting that pupils behave in a "calm and orderly manner" and achieve very well against high expectations.

Strengths

• Pupils enjoy "purposeful vocational experiences," including weekly college visits, which support their future readiness.
• The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with effective assessment systems that help pupils "remember key knowledge and vocabulary over time."
• Staff use communication aids, such as symbols and signing, effectively to support pupils’ "learning, independence and personal development."
• The school works closely with parents and specialists to ensure pupils with special educational needs receive timely support.
• Attendance is "significantly improving" due to effective systems and close collaboration with families and external agencies.

Areas to improve

• Some lesson tasks are "not adapted precisely enough to meet their needs," preventing certain pupils from fully accessing curriculum content.
• There is "variability in how effectively phonics is delivered," meaning some pupils are not learning to read as effectively as they could.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with systems in place to ensure pupils are kept safe and can identify a trusted adult.