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Pupils’ education and welfare provision at Whinfell School makes a significantly positive difference to their lives. Pupils achieve well after previous, negative experiences of education. Many pupils improve their attendance dramatically once they join the school. They develop trusting relationships with staff. Pupils engage successfully in their education due to the strength of these relationships. Pupils develop secure skills and knowledge that they have not achieved elsewhere. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They reach personalised and highly ambitious goals because of the strong curriculum and expert support they receive. This prepares them very well for their future. Pupils are happy and safe. They show high levels of respect and kindness towards adults and each other. Leaders’ and staff’s expertise mean that pupils’ behaviour is exceptionally well supported. Pupils who spoke to inspectors said that bullying is very rare. Any incidents are resolved quickly and sensitively by staff. Parents and carers know that staff look after their children effectively. Parents who spoke to the inspector commented that the exemplary support their children receive has ‘changed their lives and given them hope’. Pupils take part in activities to raise money for charities and take part in local art exhibitions. They are proud of the work they have undertaken to support the local homeless shelter. Pupils particularly value the outdoor learning provision. This develops their leadership skills, resilience and confidence. These activities develop pupils’ social skills and prepare them for adult life.
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