The Branas School provides specialised education and therapy for boys aged 11-18 who have complex social, emotional and behavioural needs and moderate learning difficulties. There are currently 19 pupils on roll at the school. Nearly all pupils are looked-after by local authorities in England and live in children’s homes operated by Caretech. Most have an individual development plan (IDP) or education, health and care plan (ECHP). Nearly all pupils speak English as their first language. The present acting headteacher has been in post since February 2024. At the time of the core inspection in 2022 HMI found that the school did not meet the requirements of the Independent School Standards (Wales) Regulations 2003. To comply fully with these requirements, the school was required to address the issues identified below for each standard: The quality of education provided by the school In order to comply fully with the Independent School Standards (Wales) Regulations 2003 the school should: • • • • • Develop a curriculum policy set out in writing and supported by appropriate plans and schemes of work, and implement it effectively Ensure that the curriculum gives pupils of compulsory school age experience in the following areas of learning: linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical, and aesthetic and creative Provide a programme of activities appropriate to the needs of pupils above statutory age Provide classroom resources of an adequate quality, quantity and range and use them effectively Introduce a framework by which pupil performance can be evaluated Premises of and boarding accommodation at schools In order to comply fully with the Independent School Standards (Wales) Regulations 2003 the school should: • Ensure a satisfactory standard and adequate maintenance of decoration.