Shenstone School

Overview

Shenstone School is described as a "safe and welcoming" environment where pupils are "happy and eager to start their day." The report highlights a "nurturing atmosphere" that celebrates pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff demonstrating "no ceiling to the ambition" they hold for pupils.

Strengths

• Staff possess "comprehensive knowledge of each pupil’s needs," delivering "bespoke curriculums" matched to individual education, health and care plan goals.
• The early years provision offers an "exceptionally strong foundation," using sensory activities and objects to explore concepts like mathematics.
• A "holistic approach" to personal development equips pupils with skills to "function in adulthood" and access the community with increasing independence.
• Staff help pre-verbal pupils to "find their voice" through technology, while older pupils contribute to school improvement via the school council.
• Leaders and governors provide "effective support," ensuring staff workload and well-being are "considered carefully and openly."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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