Tiverton School

Overview

Tiverton School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils with complex special educational needs are well cared for. The report highlights that staff know pupils very well, fostering positive relationships and preparing children for independence through a wide range of responsibilities and experiences.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and carefully planned to meet the "wide-ranging and complex special educational needs" of pupils.
• Communication is a significant strength, with staff using a "broad range of strategies" and aids to ensure "every pupil has a voice."
• Reading is a high priority, with most staff teaching it very well and pupils showing enthusiasm for stories.
• Behaviour is "very well managed," resulting in calm classrooms where pupils are "well engaged in their learning."
• Parents and carers are "overwhelmingly positive" about the care and support provided by the school.

Areas to improve

• Staff require more support to ensure their "subject-specific knowledge is secure across all subjects," as some pupils lack deep understanding in certain areas.
• Leaders must develop an "accurate view of how well all subjects are being implemented" across the school.
• Resources in the early years outdoor environment need improvement to effectively deliver the curriculum and support children’s progress.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture where "safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility" and pupils feel safe and happy.