Perseid School

Overview

Perseid School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a calm and highly positive environment where pupils are happy, eager to learn, and make exceptional progress due to highly skilled staff. Leaders and governors are firmly committed to continuous improvement, ensuring the school remains a place of excellence for pupils with complex needs.

Strengths

• Staff deliver "expertly bespoke curriculums" that are aspirational and carefully matched to individual needs and education, health and care plan goals.
• Behaviour is excellent, with staff knowing pupils exceptionally well and quickly de-escalating tricky situations to help pupils refocus on learning.
• The curriculum includes engaging experiences such as horse riding, the Duke of Edinburgh’s award, and community visits that build independence and confidence.
• Staff have a "highly secure knowledge" of which activities best support pupils with complex needs, using personalised learning plans to outline manageable steps for success.
• Governors offer "highly effective support and challenge," while staff benefit from highly personalised continuing professional development and well-managed workload.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.