Cornerstone School, Belvedere

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils settle well and learn how to be enthusiastic and successful learners at Cornerstone. For some, this contrasts with their earlier experiences of education. The staff's ability to uplift spirits contributes significantly to pupils' overall enjoyment of school. The secure attachments that exist help pupils to feel relaxed, positive and ready to learn.

All pupils at the school have autism. There is a culture of being positive about what this means for the pupils. Pupils demonstrate an exceptional sense of belonging and self-worth. They make an overwhelmingly positive contribution to their community. For example, litter picking in the local park and organising charity events.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders have established a broad and robust curriculum. In most subjects, leaders have identified what they expect pupils to learn. This is logically sequenced so that pupils return to, practise and embed important ideas before moving on to more challenging concepts. For example, in geography, pupils learn about familiar aspects in the local area. They use this knowledge when learning about physical and human features of unfamiliar places.

Staff are well trained and supported to implement the planned curriculum. For example, subject meetings allow teachers to share best practice. Leaders check the impact of the curriculum. This enables them to further refine the professional development opportunities provided for staff. Teachers choose engaging activities that help to bring the curriculum to life. This helps pupils remember and apply what they have learned.

Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.

Quality of education, Personal development.

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