A school has been told its safeguarding is effective after being rated as inadequate.

Southview School, in Witham, received the worst possible rating after an inspection in February because of safeguarding concerns.

But a further monitoring inspection in July has shown safeguarding at the special school is now effective.

The report, published on September 6, said: "Following the previous inspection, working closely with the deputy headteacher, you took immediate action to improve the systems for recording and managing any concerns identified about pupils’ well-being and safety.

"The strategies you have established are detailed and effective.

"Relevant information and concerns, shared by staff, are logged, and the necessary actions to follow up on these are identified.

"Actions are taken swiftly when necessary and are revisited and followed up appropriately."

The school provides education for children aged between three and 19 who have complex and neurological difficulties.

Almost all pupils start at the school with attainment that is much lower than is expected for their age.

Headteacher Julian Cochrane said: "We are very pleased that all of the hard work that the school community has undertaken has been recognised, and safeguarding is now judged to be effective.

"It was particularly pleasing to also have the quality practice and the ethos of the school highlighted in the report.

"We are committed to ensuring all of our children and students get the best possible education, and we now have an excellent springboard to continue to take the school forward."

To view the full report visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.