Ingfield Manor School is celebrating themselves after being rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following their most recent Ofsted social care inspection for its respite provision. This is a huge achievement and highlights the dedication and compassion of the team.
Inspectors commended the school for its exceptional quality of care, safeguarding, leadership and the remarkable progress made by students. The report recognises the school’s unique transdisciplinary approach and emphasises the commitment of staff to supporting young people with complex needs to thrive in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. Ofsted also commended the school on the strong safeguarding culture, personalised support, and student empowerment through meaningful communication and independence-building.
The inspection judged the school to be outstanding in:
- The effectiveness of leaders and managers.
- The overall experiences and progress of children and young people.
- How well children and young people are helped and protected.
James Winchester, principal of Ingfield Manor School, said🎤:
“We are incredibly proud of this outcome. It reflects not just the work of a single department, but the collective effort, care, and professionalism of every member of our team. I would particularly like to thank Tracey Francis and Rebecca Sherwood for their exceptional leadership of the Acorns residential provision, but this result belongs to everyone — from staff to students to families. We are thrilled that Ofsted has recognised the unique and powerful work happening at Ingfield, and we remain committed to providing the best for the children and young people in our care.”
John Godden, chief executive of Salutem Care and Education, said🎤:
“I am incredibly proud of the work that is being done at Ingfield Manor School and the amazing staff a team who are dedicated to excellence. This Ofsted report is testament to that dedication, and I would like to personally thank every single one of them for upholding and exceeding our Salutem values.”
