Children who are in hospital in Bradford are receiving good education provision, says Ofsted.
The Education In Hospital 2 (Bradford Royal Infirmary) has been judged to be good in its latest inspection.
Headteacher, at Bradford Council’s TRACKS which runs the Education Provision, Sue Sutcliffe, said: "We are delighted with this report as it recognises the improvements which we have made since the previous inspection where we were judged to require improvement. Everyone involved in delivering this educational provision, along with the students and their families, has worked very hard to achieve this outcome.”
She added ‘I am so pleased that the excellent work of our Learning and Teaching Team at BRI has been acknowledged and that in this report they are receiving well-deserved recognition of their dedication and support for the provision of good education to pupils with medical needs.”
In a glowing report, the inspectors said: "Senior leaders have ensured that this school has improved and that pupils benefit from good teaching. They ensure the aim of ‘every day of education counts’ is delivered for pupils when they stay in hospital.”
The inspectors also found that "good two-way contact with most pupils’ home schools means that teachers have use of up-to-date information”. This allows the education team to support pupils’ with their learning over time.
When speaking to the pupils themselves, the inspectors learned that they are keen to work hard as they appreciate that the work that they complete during their stays in hospital prevents them from falling behind in their regular school.
Councillor Imran Khan, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Education, Employment and Skills, said: "This is an excellent achievement for the Education in Hospital School which is led by TRACKS-Education.
"It is very important that all children have access to education even when they are not very well. Everyone who has contributed to this positive achievement should be very proud.”
Other comments in the report include:
•Significantimprovements in the quality of teaching have been achieved because leaders ’ check on the effectiveness of teaching are thorough and accurate.
• The Local Authority’s School Improvement Service has provided effective support to senior leaders since the previous inspection. This support has been well-targeted and is valued by the leaders.
•Governorshave first-hand knowledge of the complexity of the school because they visit, observe and look at pupils’ work, and take part in staff meetings.
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