Extracts from the Commission for Social Care Inspection report for Breckenbrough School - December 2005

Breckenbrough is a well-run school where pupil relationships are very positive. The atmosphere within the school is relaxed and friendly and pupils report that the school is 'brilliant' and that 'staff treat you really well'. Staff have a good understanding of the educational and emotional/behavioural needs of the boys in their care and are able to effectively manage probematic behaviour with minimum sanctions.

Care staff are actively involved in pupil education and accompany boys into the classroom to offer individual assistance and support where this is needed. Boys perform well at the school and are able to achieve their full academic potential due to intensive support and small class sizes.

The individual support to pupils is very good. Inspectors were able to observe staff handover in which the individual needs of the boys were discussed in planning for the day's lessons and activities.

For boys who are leaving the school, preparations are made early for their transition: this involves a care review, involving parents, aand a discussion with boys regarding strategies 'to help them deal with the reality of their own special circumstances'. The school has an Aftercare Committee and an appointed Aftercare Officer who is a former staff member.

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