A school for excluded students where they feel “listened to, known and accepted for who they are” has kept its Good rating from Ofsted.

Compass School on Green Lane in Millbrook had an inspection on June 11 and 12 this year.

It is a specialist alternative provision for pupils permanently excluded, or who are at risk of being excluded from mainstream schools, and who require support.

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Following the inspection, the school was assessed as ‘Good’ on quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The staff were praised in the report as developing “warm, professional relationships with pupils”.

The report said: “Pupils attending Compass School value the time they spend there. Staff are patient, calm and kind.

“They are well trained to understand pupils’ social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

“Staff develop warm, professional relationships with pupils. Pupils feel listened to, known and accepted for who they are.”

Staff were said to be “ambitious” for pupils helping them to understand their emotions and reengage with learning.

The report said: “Pupils behave well in lessons. Staff carefully manage any occasions where a pupil becomes distressed so that they quickly return to learning.”

The curriculum at the school was also described as “well designed”, as it “focuses on the most important knowledge that pupils need to secure during their time in the school so that they are ready for their next stages in education”.

It added: “The curriculum for each pathway is logically sequenced and adapted to make the best use of pupils’ time in the provision. English, mathematics and personal, social and health education (PSHE) take priority. Adults are well-trained to identify and fill pupils’ gaps in learning.”

It also makes reference to how lessons are constantly adapted to take into account how well pupils are able to manage their behaviour and emotions.

The report said: “Lessons are well designed and delivered to support pupils’ social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development. Pupils also learn a range of other national curriculum subjects during their time in school, including food technology.

“In addition, some pupils enjoy attending alternative provisions to support the development of their social and communication skills.”