Graduately Developing Futures

Strengths

• Pupils with SEND make rapid progress from their starting points across the curriculum.
• Pupils develop reading, writing and mathematics skills steadily, from early phonics to accurate reading and structured writing.
• Leaders track progress carefully in small steps and build on even small gains.
• Attendance has improved significantly, with high attendance for all pupils despite prior low attendance.
• Pupils' behaviour is calm and purposeful, and their engagement with learning is exemplary.
• The school is inclusive and free from bullying or discrimination.
• The curriculum is clear, ambitious and precisely tailored to individual needs through different pathways.
• Teaching is consistent and well delivered, with tasks adapted so all pupils can take part and succeed.
• Communication strategies, signing, visual supports and therapeutic approaches are fully integrated.
• Inclusion is highly effective, with accurate identification of needs and detailed transition arrangements.
• Provision is flexible and reviewed weekly, including input from educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.
• Leaders have a clear, accurate understanding of strengths and priorities and are driven by moral purpose.
• Staff development, wellbeing and workload are carefully supported, leading to consistent practice.
• Personal development and wellbeing are central, with an extensive outdoor-based curriculum and tailored PSHE and RSE.
• Pupils develop independence, emotional regulation and life skills that prepare them well for adulthood.
• Parents are unanimous in their praise for the school's work.
• Safeguarding standards are met, with secure systems and an open culture of safeguarding.

Areas for Improvement

• Assessment systems need further development to demonstrate sustained, positive long-term outcomes as the school grows.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools