Arc School Ansley is celebrating the findings of Ofsted whose inspectors found there was a focus on pupils’ personal development and welfare at the school and gave an overall “Good” rating.
The school supports children with autism spectrum conditions and those who need extra support to engage in education.
Pupils, the report noted, feel safe and happy because staff know them well and take great care of them.
“Leaders expect pupils to behave well and support them to do so. Pupils know and understand how they can earn rewards for good behaviour. Over time, they are increasingly able to use agreed strategies to regulate their own behaviour.
Personal development is woven through everything leaders do. Pupils are able to learn about themselves and to understand their own reactions. They develop resilience and the social skills to help them interact successfully with others in the wider world. They are proud of the contributions they make to the local community."
Head Teacher Nyree Parker said: “We are really pleased with this report from Ofsted and the findings they have noted following their visit to our school. We have high aspirations for all of our students and want to ensure we do all we can to help prepare them for their lives after school and give them the tools they will need to succeed.
“We are always extremely proud of the progress students make at the school and we’re delighted that the report recognises their successes. Our aim is to help enable positive change in the lives of our young people and help them prepare for moving towards adulthood and independence.”