Lady Zia Wernher School

Overview

Lady Zia Wernher School continues to be an outstanding school, providing exceptional care for pupils with complex needs. The report highlights a warm, inclusive community where staff possess an "excellent understanding of pupils’ complex and varied needs," ensuring every child feels settled and supported.

Strengths

• The "well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum" is regularly adapted to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties, breaking knowledge into "small, achievable steps."
• Staff are highly trained and expertly use pupils’ education, health and care plans to deliver "stimulating and purposeful" lessons that promote communication and emotional knowledge.
• Strong partnerships with families and external agencies ensure pupils receive comprehensive support, including home learning for those missing school due to medical issues.
• Pupils enjoy a wide variety of inclusive experiences, such as trips and activities like archery and horse riding, which bring learning to life and celebrate different cultures.
• Behaviour is "very well managed" through patient, respectful approaches that help pupils remain focused and engaged.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.