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Successful pupil referral units can offer pupils a 'second chance'
14 Sep 2007
Too many pupil referral units are inadequate but a new Ofsted survey of the best units identifies the effective practice that can be the key to success.
In 2005/06 over half of the PRUs inspected nationally were judged to be good or outstanding. However one in eight units was judged to be inadequate. Inspectors visited 28 good or outstanding PRUs for a new report, Pupil referral units: Establishing successful practice in pupil referral units and local authorities, to identify effective practice in the most successful units.
The report found that the most successful pupil referral units (PRUs) can offer pupils a ‘second chance’ in mainstream education. The keys to success for PRUs are to set pupils high expectations, offer them an interesting and relevant curriculum and to focus on improving their academic and personal development and confidence.
The report found that a clear sense of purpose and a strong working relationship with the local authority were also key features of successful PRUs. Partnerships with a wide range of agencies supported pupils and enriched their experiences.
Many PRUs face common problems that can affect their ability to provide children and young people with a good education. These include inadequate accommodation, pupils of different ages with diverse needs arriving in an unplanned way, limited numbers of specialist staff and difficulties in reintegrating pupils into mainstream schools. Inspectors found that the success of PRUs depends on their responses to these challenges and the support they receive from their local authority.
Inspectors found that local authorities and schools need to make sure they assist PRUs by providing them with all the information about a pupil’s prior attainment and working with them when it comes to reintegrating pupils into mainstream education
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