Pathways School

Overview

The report describes a school where leaders are "ambitious for all pupils" and provide "strong support for pupils’ emotional and social development." Consequently, pupils build "resilience and confidence," feel safe, and are well-prepared for their future adult lives through a broad range of experiences and qualifications.

Strengths

• Pupils are taught strategies to "understand and manage their emotions," resulting in learning that is "not disrupted by the behaviours of others."
• Subject curriculums are "ambitious" and "well ordered," enabling pupils to "know and do more over time" and feel confident in their knowledge.
• The school prioritises "early reading" with a programme that is "well sequenced and adapted to pupils’ individual needs."
• Leaders work effectively with partners to ensure pupils have access to a "broad academic and vocational range of studies."
• Attendance rates "improve over their time at the school" due to targeted strategies and collaboration with parents and professionals.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure that "what pupils know and remember is checked routinely" in all subjects to identify and address gaps or misconceptions swiftly.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."