Green Park School

Overview

Green Park School is described as an "ambitious and caring school" where staff maintain high expectations and a "deep understanding of all pupils." The inspection confirms that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, providing a safe environment where pupils are "motivated and happy to learn."

Strengths

• Staff use "creative approaches to teaching," such as songs and textured materials, which help pupils engage and achieve well.
• There is a strong focus on communication, with staff trained in methods like "eye-gaze technology" and Makaton, enabling pupils to become more independent.
• The curriculum is "exciting, broad and ambitious," with personalised learning plans that support pupil engagement.
• The school effectively prepares pupils for adulthood through activities like residential visits, work experience, and a student-led shop.
• Pupils behave well, moving around the school "calmly and safely" due to well-established routines and positive behaviour strategies.

Areas to improve

• In some areas, the specific knowledge and skills being taught are not made clear, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
• The school should clearly identify specific knowledge and skills in the bespoke curriculum to maximise teaching and learning opportunities.

Safeguarding

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