Outstanding Ofsted for LVS Hassocks
LVS Hassocks is celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ from Ofsted following their welfare inspection report.
The inspection carried out in December, looked at the residential aspect of the school that caters for young people with Asperger’s and autism. In the report released last week, inspectors commented: “This residential special school provides outstanding residential provision, where pupils thrive within a nurturing environment which clearly focuses on their individuality.”
The commitment and quality of the staff was recognised in the report, commenting on how staff “work together to help pupils achieve, and in many cases exceed, their potential”.
LVS Hassocks, opened in 2009 and was praised for being ambitious and for its successful practice in continuing to improve the outcomes for pupils. During their visit inspectors saw the Oast Café in action and commented: “The opening of the on-site community café, where older pupils take a lead role, is bringing local people into the school. As a result pupils are gaining new skills that they can use in adult life and thoroughly enjoy and benefit from the experience.”
Headteacher, Sarah Sherwood said: “We are absolutely delighted to have again achieved an outstanding Ofsted Social Care Inspection, and feel that the report reflects the passion that staff have in ensuring that young people achieve at the highest levels. The New Year has already seen some new challenges for the older pupils, with the opening of an independent living area. Where the expectation is for the students to get themselves up, dressed and ready for school with minimum staff support, and where following careful risk assessment access local facilities independently.”
In the picture L to R - (back row) Tony Slinger 15, Charlie Ries-Coward 17, Sarah Sherwood, Tamsyn Veal 10, (front) Asa Barakzai 10.