Langlands School

Overview

The inspection team found that staff have developed a “calm and nurturing learning environment” where young people enjoy positive relationships and are motivated to learn. However, evaluations for “Learning, teaching and assessment” were judged as “satisfactory” and “Raising attainment and achievement” as “weak”. Consequently, the school requires additional support and will undergo a further inspection within one year.

Strengths

• A “calm and nurturing learning environment” based on the school’s vision and values.
• Positive relationships with staff, with young people being “motivated and keen to learn”.
• A “strong sense of teamwork” across the school, with staff responding sensitively to wellbeing needs.
• Effective support from staff and therapists to improve young people’s communication skills.

Areas to improve

• Ensure learning activities are matched to individual needs and build on existing skills, providing more opportunities for peer collaboration.
• Guarantee all young people receive their full entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum across the school week.
• Strengthen tracking and monitoring of progress to better evidence improvements over time.
• Raise attainment and achievement, including offering an increased range of National Qualifications in the senior phase.

Safeguarding

The report states that teachers and learning assistants work well together, “responding sensitively to young people’s wellbeing and health needs.”