In November, Turnstone House was visited by Ofsted, the first educational inspection to be carried out since Claire Leeder joined as Head of Education in January 2024.
Claire and her team had been working hard to ensure everything was meeting not only Ofsted’s standards and the Independent Schools Standards, but also the very high aspirations SES has for the education of our young people. Claire relished the opportunity to talk about everything that had been achieved, including the updated curriculum and sequencing.
As a result of everyone’s commitment and hard work, Turnstone House received an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted, with the following comments made in the report:
‘Pupils join a community that places ‘no limits’ on their academic and personal growth. Staff fully understand each pupil’s unique background and challenges. Staff build strong, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, secure and ready to learn.’
‘The school has high expectations for everyone. As a result, pupils thrive. They receive effective, individual attention to help them reach their ambitious goals. As a result, pupils feel and are successful.’
‘The school goes above and beyond to give pupils new ‘niche’ interests and career directions. As a result, pupils develop a much more positive view of themselves.’
‘Teachers are highly skilled in helping pupils to quickly catch up with foundational skills such as arithmetic and reading. As a result, pupils progress exceptionally well compared to their experiences before joining the school.’
‘Every pupil accesses tailored careers information and guidance. Staff are creative and tenacious in securing work experiences that align with pupils’ abilities and interests. The school assesses each work experience opportunity carefully for safety and appropriateness. Consequently, pupils are being very well prepared for their next steps.’
Read the full report below:
