A Teesside secondary which provides alternative provision for youngsters - many who have been excluded from other schools - has been praised by Ofsted bosses. Following a three day inspection of Outwood Alternative Provision Eston, the school was graded as 'good' in all areas and is providing a wide range of activities for youngsters.

It said: "Pupils enjoy a range of opportunities that enrich their experience of school. Those that include learning beyond the classroom are a strength of the school. Pupils develop their self-esteem and wider skills during activities such as camping, kayaking and other outdoor pursuits. Such opportunities are used effectively by the school to re-engage pupils with education."

The school, on Burns Road, Eston , opened in 2021 and is an innovative centre f

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