Inadequate high school where pupils 'don't feel safe' and discriminatory language is rife slammed
A high school has been downgraded from ‘good’ to ‘inadequate’ after a snap inspection found many pupils ‘do not feel safe’ and discriminatory language is part of ‘everyday life’.
“Some pupils do not understand the importance of showing tolerance and respect of others. These pupils routinely use discriminatory language which goes unchecked by staff. This makes some pupils, particularly those from minority groups, feel unsafe. Some pupils do not feel confident in reporting concerns about inappropriate language or bullying. When concerns are reported, leaders deal with them using appropriate sanctions.
“A disproportionate number of pupils are suspended from school due to disruptive behaviour, physical violence and defiance towards staff. Many pupils are unable to regulate their behaviour, particularly during social times,” Ofsted said. “A considerable number of pupils told inspectors that this makes them feel unsafe in school.”
The watchdog said that teachers were not ‘ambitious enough’ for pupils’ achievement and the curriculum was ‘under-developed’ meaning that children were not all learning effectively. “Pupils develop large gaps in their learning and are not well prepared for the next steps in their education, employment or training,” the inspection team said. “They do not learn all that they should.”
“There are too many incidents of violence. Pupils typically refuse to follow teachers’ instructions. This puts pupils’ and staff’s safety at risk,” the report added. “Parents and pupils have well-founded concerns about the education that pupils receive, including how well leaders safeguard pupils. Leaders must take swift and decisive action to ensure that pupils attend school regularly and do not engage in poor behaviour.
“The council has commissioned a successful local multi-academy trust as its School Improvement Partner to work with the school to improve, and additional governors will be appointed. This partner trust has already brought great success to a school that had previously been in this position.
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