The Wymering School

Overview

The Wymering School is described as a "safe and happy place to be" where pupils, many with complex needs, "re-engage with learning effectively." Leaders have created a "highly collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment" that fosters strong relationships and high expectations. The school successfully supports pupils in developing resilience, self-confidence, and the skills needed for their next steps in education and life.

Strengths

• Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
• Attendance and behaviour are at a "Strong standard," with pupils being "warmly welcomed" and behaviour described as "settled and purposeful."
• Inclusion is at a "Strong standard," with staff quickly identifying barriers to learning and providing "high-quality training" to support an inclusive culture.
• Personal development is at a "Strong standard," featuring an "incredibly rich and ambitious" programme that helps pupils develop social skills and self-understanding.
• Pupils "develop highly positive and trusting relationships with staff" and feel their "voice matters."

Areas to improve

• Leaders should continue to support improvements in teaching so the curriculum is "implemented consistently well across all subjects."
• Leaders should act on identified priorities to ensure all pupils develop the detailed knowledge and skills needed to "consistently achieve well."

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.