The Clare School

Overview

The Clare School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an "exceptional environment" where pupils with complex care needs benefit from "kind, compassionate and highly skilled staff." Consequently, pupils "love their time in school," behave extremely well, and achieve highly through a personalised curriculum.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "highly personalised" and "precisely suited to their complex needs," seamlessly integrating outcomes from education, health and care plans.
• Staff teach "remarkably well," using clear explanations and regular revision to help pupils have "confidence to carry out tasks."
• Communication is central to the school, with pupils skilfully guided to express themselves through speech, sign, or technology, leading to "ever growing independence."
• Behaviour is described as "exceptional," with older pupils supporting younger ones in a "harmonious" setting.
• Pupils are "prepared superbly for their futures," developing independence in travel, shopping, and social interaction.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.