Garratt Park School

Overview

Garratt Park School continues to be a good school, providing a "friendly and happy" environment where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities feel safe and enjoy learning. The curriculum is "well thought out" and ambitious, effectively preparing pupils for their next steps through strong academic content and social skill development.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from a "strong PSHE curriculum" that teaches essential life skills, including safety, emotional management, and respect for others.
• Teaching is carefully adapted to individual needs, with a structured programme prioritising reading to ensure pupils can access the wider curriculum.
• Physical education is delivered in an "expert and imaginative way," offering adapted activities that build confidence and independence.
• Staff are supported and valued, with leaders ensuring their well-being and providing necessary training.
• Pupils are well prepared for life after school through careers events, college visits, and opportunities like supported internships.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should complete the implementation of new curriculum aspects so that learning is "fully embedded" in pupils’ long-term memory and consistently adapted to their needs.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."