Government inspectors praise Telford school
A Telford school for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social disabilities has been praised by government inspectors for providing a good quality of education.
Jigsaw School at Hadley Park aims to re-engage students who have special educational needs with the learning process.
It has 30 students, all of whom have been placed at the school by Telford & Wrekin Council – typically after an unsatisfactory educational experience in a mainstream secondary school.
The OFSTED report, based on a two day inspection that took place in June, says: “Jigsaw School provides its students with a good quality of education through a good curriculum and overall good teaching and assessment.
“Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good and effective policy and practice ensures that students understand and practise healthy lifestyles, feel safe and behave satisfactorily.
“The work of a range of agencies, including the active support of the local authority, makes a significant contribution to students’ future life prospects.”
The report also highlights the school’s emphasis on literacy and numeracy and well planned teaching contributes to students making good progress, often from a very low starting point.
Jigsaw School head teacher, Nigel Griffiths said: “This reflects the hard work and dedication of a team of staff who have always had the best interests of our students and families at heart.
The staff and students have worked very hard together over the last few years to improve the education provision and social skills of our students and it is fantastic to have that recognised.”
Councillor Paul Watling, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “I’m delighted that the school has had such a good report and I would like to thank staff, pupils, parents and governors for all their hard work to achieve this result.”
