Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children's Day Unit
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-14 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 33 Daleham Gardens London NW3 5BU |
| Reference Number | 135167 |
Gloucester House, The Tavistock Children’s Day Unit is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school provides effective support for its pupils, many of whom have had challenging educational experiences. Staff members, including health professionals, collaborate effectively to meet the special educational needs of pupils. The school has recently revised its ambitious curriculum and established high behavioral expectations, which pupils are beginning to meet with notable success. However, there are challenges related to staff turnover and curriculum delivery consistency that need to be addressed to ensure all subjects are effectively taught. The school has fostered a positive atmosphere, promoting good behavior and respect among pupils. They enjoy a range of extracurricular activities that enhance their social skills and engagement. While most parents appreciate the school's support, some express concerns about communication and responsiveness to issues. Overall, the school has made significant improvements since its last inspection, and while many changes are positive, some need to be fully embedded for continued success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 13 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 84.62%
Girls: 15.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Staff collaborate effectively to support pupils' special educational needs.
- The curriculum is ambitious and regularly reviewed.
- High expectations for behavior are established and followed.
- Pupils have opportunities to participate in leisure and enrichment activities.
- The school has made significant improvements in a short time.
- Safeguarding measures are effective.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff are cultivated.
Areas for Improvement
- High staff turnover has impeded the consistent delivery of the curriculum.
- Curriculum delivery lacks precision in some subjects.
- Some parents feel the school does not adequately respond to their concerns.
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