Fell House School, Grange-Over-Sands

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils benefit immensely from their time at Fell House School. Staff guide and support them to get back on track, with many having had a challenging time in the past. There are high expectations for pupils. For many, this is the first time they have felt settled in a school. Pupils have found a school where they are happy, can be themselves and achieve well.

All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff, including therapists, use their expertise to understand what each pupil needs. Pupils are well supported to meet their individual targets. Everyone celebrates pupils' successes. Staff spot the small steps that pupils take to reach their personal goals.

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

The school rightly prioritises pupils' personal and social development as they transition into the school. Bespoke support packages, such as occupational therapy, help pupils to re-engage with their learning. Over time, pupils build their confidence and resilience well.

The school has set out a broad and balanced curriculum. Within many schemes of work, the school has set out the knowledge that it wishes pupils to learn. The careful selection of key knowledge is important. This is so that gaps in pupils' understanding can be addressed successfully. Typically, teachers design lessons which help pupils to understand the intended learning. In general, they use assessment strategies effectively to understand whether pupils have learned the required knowledge. Where needed, they use this information to continually shape pupils' forthcoming learning. In many subjects, this is effective. Pupils' gaps in their learning are diminishing over time. Their understanding of the topics which they study is strong.

Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.

Quality of education, Leadership & management.

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