Euler Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils love learning at this school.

Each morning, friendly staff greet children at the door with big smiles. Staff and pupils eat lunch together. They talk and learn during meals.

This adds to the exceptional ability pupils have to discuss and converse with others.

The school expects great things from all pupils. Pupils successfully meet these goals.

They get better at their work every day. Staff and pupils are proud of what pupils achieve. All pupils in the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

The school helps each pupil do their best. Some pupils get more help when they need it.

Pupils work hard in class, ri...sing to the challenges set.

They listen well and follow their teachers' instructions. Pupils' learning over time ensures that their understanding of different subjects is superb. Pupils go on relevant, carefully thought-out trips to local places and the seaside, which enrich their understanding of the wider world.

The school runs many clubs after lessons. All pupils can join these clubs. Pupils can choose activities like chess and music lessons.

Interests and skills are enhanced daily for all pupils.

Pupils take pride in their school council. They enjoy helping to decide on school matters such as fundraising activities and the charities the school supports.

They know how to stay safe online and look after each other.

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

Lessons build on what pupils already know. Different subjects link together to help pupils learn.

For example, when pupils learn about Egypt in history, they also learn about the geography of the river Nile. Teachers check if pupils understand their work. Teachers quickly give extra help when pupils need it.

This is highly effective in helping the pupils grasp concepts and apply them accurately. In the different curriculum areas, pupils learn to use new words with precision in their work, for example when writing stories that draw on subject knowledge, such as locations in geography and different periods in history. Reading is particularly important at this school.

Teachers are attentive to the personalised support pupils need to help them learn to read. Some pupils get extra help with reading. This helps them keep up with their classmates.

Teachers help every pupil do their best. The staff know pupils' needs extremely well. Staff help pupils develop their language and communication skills.

This enables pupils to get better at sharing their thoughts. The classrooms are carefully designed to support the diverse needs of pupils. Displays are linked to learning and are accessible to all pupils in school.

This supports the pupils to make rapid and secure progress through the curriculum.

The behaviour of pupils improves over time. This enables pupils to succeed in their education.

Disruptions to learning are minimal. Pupils' attendance has improved over time. Pupils get awards for coming to school every week.

The school makes swift contact with parents if pupils are not in school. The school helps pupils who find it hard to come to school by providing support with transport and providing early drop-off times to help families in the morning. Many pupils now come to school more often.

The school offers many extra-curricular activities. Pupils are proud to represent the school in sports fixtures and science fairs. The school helps pupils develop life skills through engaging with other schools and community groups.

The school has a growing number of pupils who access sporting clubs within the community.

The school celebrates various festivals throughout the year. This helps pupils to appreciate modern society's diverse beliefs.

The school teaches pupils about relationships and how to stay healthy. Staff receive training to teach these topics so that they are adapted to different pupils' individual learning needs. The school helps pupils get ready for their next steps in life.

There is a consistent focus on independence skills. This helps improve pupils' confidence and self-belief. Pupils are excited to learn and look to the future with enthusiasm.

Links with secondary schools are strong.

The school makes sure every pupil gets an outstanding education. The school checks that teaching is of a high quality.

The school helps staff learn new skills. The school makes sure the workload is manageable for teachers. The school works with families and local people.

The school has a close relationship with the local care home. Pupils make birthday cards when someone at the care home turns 100 years old. This helps to build the pupils' awareness of others within the community.

The trustees, governors and school staff all have the same moral purpose, namely providing a caring environment and a high-quality education for the pupils. School leaders get support and challenge from trust leaders.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.