Ofsted grading
RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning (formerly RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home) is regulated by Ofsted as a special school and as a children's home. Each service is inspected independently of one another by Ofsted.
Children's Home
We are delighted that our children's home has retained its 'Outstanding' grade following a recent Ofsted inspection.
School
Our school has also achieved its 'Outstanding' Ofsted grading in the most recent inspection meaning RNIB Pears Centre is an "Outstanding" provider in all areas.
Parent feedback
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"Staff at RNIB Pears Centre are extremely supportive in helping us, as parents, to feel better about the situation that we are in with Luke. The specialist care that Luke receives has made a difficult decision to leave him in residential care, a much easier one."
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"The expertise and care Tom has received at the school and home is exemplary. The support he received has helped him to develop at so many levels - in ways I would have never thought were possible."
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"Fabian would be lost if it wasn't for this place. The way they've dealt with him, through patience and kindness has really helped."
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"If RNIB Pears Centre didn't exist who knows what life would be like for Anna and us, but I am very confident that it would not have been anywhere near as joyful as it is now."
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"The big difference here is that they are always positive. They've never once said she can't do something and she's done amazing things in the four years she has been here. Olivia has fun, she's happy and it's made a difference to the whole family's life. Now we can have more quality time with her and enjoy being with her."
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"It's the right place for him, he's grounded, confident and his concentration has improved."
Visitor feedback
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"Thank you very much for your hospitality. It was so lovely to see the new school and residential buildings - what a wonderful place! Please convey my thanks for the day to everyone involved."
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"It really was inspiring to see the hard work and dedication RNIB Pears Centre gives to the young people."
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"I was so impressed with the standard of care and education that I saw offered to the children there - it felt more like a 'family' than a boarding school and it was lovely to see so much creativity and fun that is obviously a big part of the children's day."
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"We all really enjoyed it and came away thinking that actually the service the young people get is already pretty impressive, so the new exciting facilities are just the icing on the cake."
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"Many thanks for yesterday's introduction to RNIB Pears Centre. Your school/home and work is incredibly inspiring."
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"I just wanted to thank you and your colleagues for showing me around RNIB Pears Centre, both the school itself and the bungalows. I was very impressed with the preparation, thoughtfulness and person centred support that is provided. I particularly liked your emphasis on training, coaching and mentoring to ensure that your staff team is equipped to provide the support and direction required."
Find out more
Read about the young people's stories at RNIB Pears Centre.
Get in touch
Come and see for yourself! Contact us and we will be happy to arrange a visit.