Highlights from Roman Fields Ofsted report

• This school leaves no stone unturned to significantly improve the life chances of its pupils
• The school restores pupils’ trust in education and their self-belief. Pupils enjoy coming to this school. 
• All staff know pupils’ needs very well. Pupils appreciate and respect their caring approach. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. 
• Pupils’ interests are celebrated and developed, for example in music, cooking and art. 
• The school and trust are relentless in their efforts to ensure all pupils succeed academically and socially. 
• Teachers are subject experts. The work pupils receive is ambitious. No limit is placed on what pupils can achieve.
• Pupils are accepting of each other. They show each other respect and personal space. 
•  Pupils are polite and courteous. They can articulate calmly how they are feeling. They demonstrate self-control and are safe at school as they build trust in the adults. 
• Pupils are accepting of each other. They show each other respect and personal space

We also invite you to read Roman Fields Latest Ofsted Report in full.

Feedback from other agencies

"My interviews with the teachers have demonstrated their compassion, understanding and high aspirations for the young people in your provision. I was really touched by some of the pupils' and parents' responses to the support they receive at Roman Fields." - Academic Researcher

"I feel that Roman Fields have been able to engage with youngsters who could have been at high risk of self-harm or even suicide, and that their confidence in them has helped the young people to succeed and recover from their mental health difficulties." - Mental Health Professional

"Every student is known in depth by teaching and non-teaching staff. Developing strong relationships between staff and students is key. There is a clear moral purpose at the school and high levels of trust between staff and students" - The Virtual School

"Your enthusiasm and passion shone through and I left feeling hugely empowered about the difference that the right provision can make to young people with autism and other complex needs, as well as those who come from a difficult or disjointed educational background and have been out of education for a significant period of time" - Visiting Educational Psychologist