St Giles' Spencer Academy

Overview

St Giles' Spencer Academy is confirmed as an outstanding school, providing an "exceptional education" for pupils with complex needs. The report highlights a "caring" environment where "relationships between pupils and adults are kind and respectful," enabling pupils to "flourish socially and academically."

Strengths

• The school delivers an "ambitious curriculum" with "highly personalised" learning pathways tailored to individual needs, including those with "profound and complex multiple needs."
• Staff possess a "profound understanding" of pupils, using a "total communication approach" to ensure every pupil "has a voice" and can convey choices and emotions.
• There is a strong focus on developing independence and self-regulation, with staff providing effective support so there is "rarely any disruption to pupils’ learning."
• Pupils benefit from a "wide range of enrichment opportunities," including forest school, sensory activities, and trips, which help them explore talents and interests.
• Staff are supported by leaders who prioritise well-being, creating a culture where staff are "proud and happy to work at this school."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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