Young people receive the 'very best education' at a school described as nothing less than 'inspiring' by the education watchdog. Youth Challenge, based in Smithills, was marked as outstanding by Ofsted inspectors during a recent visit — the fourth time it is achieved the highest Ofsted grade possible. The pupil referral unit is said to provide a 'fresh start' to young people, many of whom have 'experience considerable barriers and disruption to their learning'.
Inspectors reported: "Pupils receive the very best education at this inspiring school. "The school helps them to put their difficulties behind them and to embrace the world of opportunity on offer. Pupils grow, thrive and learn in this school’s highly inclusive environment.
"Expectations for pupils’ achievement are extremely high. Pupils, many of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), try their best to rise to these high expectations. Pupils commit to their learning.
They take pride in the work that they produce. Pupils typically achieve well in the academic and vocational subjects that they study." The school is said to support pupils to deal with any issues that may arise.
The report stated: "They (pupils) show respect for staff and to each other. The school is calm and orderly. "Pupils benefit from excellent provision for their personal development.
For example, pupils undertake voluntary work as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award . They learn about sustainability and the enviro.
