GLADE school receives Good rating from Ofsted

Fair Ways is delighted to announce a Good Ofsted rating for our GLADE School – receiving a good rating in each grading area. This is a fantastic achievement by the team and rewards the dedication of the teachers, support workers, parents and pupils. 

GLADE School opened in September 2020 as an independent special school for pupils with autism and currently has 20 pupils in role.  GLADE School is one of two schools operated by Fair Ways both of which are now rated Good by Ofsted.  

All Ofsted regulated services in Fair Ways are currently rated Good or Outstanding reflecting the aspiration of the charity to continuously deliver levels of support that young people deserve.   

Please see the following comments by the Ofsted Inspector;  

The school’s values of ‘respect, resilience and teamwork’ are woven through all areas of everyday life. 

When pupils’ lack of confidence and self-belief hinders learning, adults provide skilful support. Consequently, pupils learn to take risks, work independently and experience success in this safe, caring and happy school. 

Pupils experience tremendous success with learning to read. This is because staff provide expert support. They make sure that no pupil falls behind in their knowledge of letters and the sounds they make. 

Pupils benefit from a well-considered careers programme. They receive regular, useful, unbiased careers advice 

There is a pleasant and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and around the school. Staff patiently teach pupils how to express their feelings and complex emotions 

Staff are conscientious, and morale is sky high. They highly value that the school is considerate of their workload. 

The full report can be found on our website here 

Fair Ways MD, Gareth Webb has said

“I’m extremely proud of the Good rating for GLADE School and thank the team for their high quality therapeutic and pastoral care and their continued commitment towards the pupils we work with”