Validator report
06 November 2025
PWA-Old Hall School-WS2 7LU-06/Nov/2025
Areas for further development
The school intends to maintain the rigour they have demonstrated to this point and continue to ensure all practice is upheld. They have plans to encourage parents/carers to be more involved in pupil wellbeing measures.
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Confirm the recommendation
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Overall comments
The school identified areas to improve and has worked methodically and consistently to ensure that they have been fulfilled, in line with guidance from external services. A wide range of evidence was shown, with appropriate and relevant commentary, that demonstrated what the school had put in place over time. The impact of the measures taken is demonstrated clearly and staff are rightly proud of all that they offer pupils. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Validator benchmark comments
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Comments on impact identified during validation
The school has implemented a wide range of meaningful opportunities in which the whole-school community can participate and the reports reflect that pupils find value in these opportunities. As the SIA leads has noted, it is difficult to measure the impact using data in the most traditional sense but the pupils communicate through their behaviour and this has a noticeable impact on staff too.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
This has been an area of most significant impact in the school and one about which they are rightly proud. The strategies put in place for pupils has resulted in pupils being able to notice when they need additional support, when they need to regulate, and where they can go to do that. It has meant there has been a marked change in the levels of calm in classrooms and around the school, which has been noticed by all staff members.
Comments on impact identified during validation
The curriculum provided by the school facilitates several opportunities for personal growth, life skills, and extracurricular activities, all of which have a positive impact on pupils’ emotional well-being and prepare them for future challenges. By prioritising communication, sensory needs and personal development through tailored interventions, professional development, and carefully curated spaces, the school has noted the positive impact this has had on pupils.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
The school was already doing lots in this and other areas, so the impact of the changes made appear minimal - but that it becuase they started from such a high level. All pupils know where and how to access help and support, as was demonstrated in the school's Ofsted report. The school continutes to strive for excellence in this area at all times.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
06/Nov/2025
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Silver