T T T Y Y School

Overview

The report states that pupils arrive happily and behave well, contributing to a "happy and welcoming ethos." However, the school is judged as "Inadequate" in overall effectiveness because pupils "do not achieve well enough in their secular studies" and the curriculum lacks breadth and coherence. The school also fails to meet independent school standards, particularly regarding early years provision and statutory requirements for relationships and sex education.

Strengths

• Pupils "make good friendships and show kindness and respect to others," with positive behaviour and a desire to learn.
• The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, providing effective support from "well-trained staff, including therapists."
• Staff feel "very well supported by leaders," particularly regarding their well-being, and present information clearly.
• Pupils enjoy meaningful activities, such as growing plants and making electrical circuits, and engage positively in community visits and charity work.

Areas to improve

• The secular studies curriculum is limited and not "sequenced coherently," leaving gaps in knowledge; the school must ensure pupils are taught a broad range of subjects.
• The early years curriculum is not implemented effectively, with Reception children not taught phonics and failing to reach a "good standard in English language."
• The relationships and sex education programme does not meet statutory requirements for secondary-age pupils, failing to encourage respect for protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

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