A Salford School for children and young adults with specialist educational needs has earned a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted in every category.
Aim Habonim, which provides for Jewish pupils with severe disabilities and multiple learning difficulties, was praised by Ofsted as ‘warm and friendly’.
The independent mixed school, led by headteacher Johnny Goodman, currently has 106 pupils aged up to 25.
The inspectors wrote: “Pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities, are excited to come to school and keen to learn.
“Pupils behave well in school, following the rules and routines steadfastly. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other, staff and visitors. This makes the school a harmonious environment for all.”
Located in Broughton, the school roots its curriculum in a vision to provide an education for every student that allows them to achieve their full potential.
Aim Habonim’s curriculum is organised into three pathways. In each, the school has thought carefully in which content is learned to benefit each student. School fees range from £30,677 to £55,000
The inspectors added: “The school has high expectations for pupils’ achievement. It has thought carefully about how best to meet pupils’ needs and ensure that, as much as possible, they are prepared to live independently in the future.
“The school identifies carefully any additional needs which pupils may have in addition to those recognised in their education, health and care plans.”
The report says the school recognises the importance of reading.
It says: “Pupils who find reading more difficult receive effective support so that, over time, they learn to read with greater fluency and success.”
The inspectors have praised the ‘strong, warm and positive relationships’ in the school and said staff enjoy working at Aim Habonim.
“Children in the early years learn to manage their feelings and emotions well.
“As pupils move through the school, they increasingly become more proficient in managing their own behaviour.”
The inspectors said Aim Habonim has the systems and processes in place to ensure they consistently meet the standards of an independent school.
The premises are kept to a high standard, and staff are well-equipped to work with pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
Jacob Levin, chairman of governors, said: “We are thrilled that Ofsted has recognised the strengths of our school.
“We are extremely proud of the commitment of our staff and the achievements of our pupils. We are very grateful for the support of our parents and wider community.
“This report confirms the school’s strong progress and the bright future ahead.
“The governors would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this success, especially our esteemed headmaster, Mr Goodman.”
Planning permission has now been granted to Aim Habonim by Salford City Council for a £7.5m expansion scheme, which was announced earlier this year.
The project aims to create a three-storey extension, alongside a remodelling of the existing building.
The redevelopment will increase the teaching and therapy spaces in the school, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, a gym, and one-to-one reading rooms.
Fundraising efforts continue to enable the completion of the project.
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