A Bracknell school has retained its 'good' rating from inspectors during an urgent Ofsted review prompted by concerns raised over safeguarding and student welfare.

Education watchdog Ofsted said the 'urgent monitoring visit' to Braknehale School, in Rectory Lane, came as a result of concerns raised to the official body and aimed to assess standards and effectiveness of leadership.

Following a previous Ofsted inspection in January 2019, the school were awarded a ‘Good’ standard in terms of overall effectiveness, quality of teaching and outcomes for pupils.

Detailing the most recent review, an Ofsted report said: “The inspection was carried out because His Majesty's Chief Inspector wished to determine the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements at the school, as concerns had been raised with Ofsted about aspects of the effectiveness of leadership and management in the school (including governance), and the behaviour and attitudes of pupils.”

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Earlier this year, a number of parents contacted the Bracknell News claiming they had made complaints to Ofsted regarding various incidents that had sparked concerns.

In February, one dad described how his two children would often come home 'starving' because there is not enough time to buy food during the school day.

Other concerns were raised around reportedly 'strict rules' meaning children were unable to go to the toilet during classes without a medical card, and made to queue up outside 'four times a day for up to 20 minutes at a time'.

At the same time, a worried parent said: "Parents are now reporting their concerns and complaints directly to Ofsted to trigger an early inspection of the school under Mr Tailors watch. Hopefully an early Ofsted inspection will expose all the facts which are ultimately affecting learning."

Following the complaints published by the Bracknell News and raised with Ofsted, an urgent monitoring visit took place on September 13.

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Despite parents’ concerns, the education watchdog found that the safeguarding within the school was effective and level of interaction between leaders and pupils was good.

The report said: “Pupils’ very positive conduct creates a calm and orderly atmosphere across the school, both in lessons and beyond.

“They rise to leaders’ high expectations. Teachers and other staff implement agreed procedures and approaches to managing pupils’ behaviour consistently well.

“Pupils are happy and safe at school. They know who to turn to get support for any problems they might have, trusting staff to provide the right help.”

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Regarding complaints, the watchdog evaluated the school's response process during the visit saying that the school ‘rightly analyse any themes arising from complaints and make subsequent changes.’

Ofsted also found that leaders have extended lunchtime and created more covered outdoor areas in response to some parents’ concerns.

There were two aspects of their service that the school has prioritised for improvement with Ofsted.

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The report said: “While leaders identify safeguarding concerns, take swift action and provide effective help for pupils, safeguarding records could be tightened up further so that important information is in one place and readily accessible.  

“Leaders’ evaluation and monitoring of the effectiveness of some pupils’ placements in alternative provision are not as sharp as they could be. Leaders should take steps to ensure that alternative provision is fully effective at meeting the needs of all pupils who attend.”

Greenshaw Learning Trust CEO Will Smith added: "Our schools' top priority is to provide a supportive, safe and inclusive learning experience for our students.

"We are delighted that Ofsted acknowledged that Brakenhale's students are happy and safe at school and that they rise to leaders’ high expectations and recognise that leaders have established a culture which prioritises equality and respect."