The Heights in Burnley has been praised for changing the lives of its pupils by Ofsted inspectors who rated it as ‘good’ across the board in its first inspection.
The alternative provision school opened in September, 2019, as part of the Education Partnership Trust for pupils aged five to 16 who are at risk of exclusion. The report said that ‘parents spoke candidly about how the school has changed not only their child’s life, but also that of the whole family.’ Inspectors said that pupils quickly settled into the school and forged strong relationships with staff which built a ‘strong sense of community.
It praised the quality programme of careers education which raises aspirations and ensures pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their lives with many successfully reintegrating back into mainstream schools. The report stated: “Reading is prioritised across the school. Pupils who struggle with reading are given the support that they need to catch up quickly to their peers. Pupils read high-quality books that are closely matched to their phonics knowledge.
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