Nancealverne School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Nancealverne School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The school is described as a “calm and welcoming place” where pupils “flourish and shine” and feel safe due to “strong and nurturing bonds” with staff.

Strengths

• Pupils display “genuine joy” and feel confident that staff know “exactly how to help them when they struggle.”
• The school’s commitment to championing pupils’ “independence and communication is exceptional,” using skilful approaches to give pupils a voice.
• Staff maintain “accurate and comprehensive information” about pupil needs, using it to underpin teaching and ensure education, health and care plan outcomes are met.
• Reading is prioritised effectively, with pupils becoming “increasingly accurate and confident readers” and describing a “love of reading.”
• The school has made a “significant impact on attendance” for pupils who previously had concerns, fostering trusted relationships with families.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.