Greenfields School

Overview

Greenfields is an independent special school for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The inspection found a "welcoming, positive learning environment" where staff build "trusting relationships" with pupils, though some systems require strengthening.

Strengths

• The school provides a "welcoming, positive learning environment" with well-resourced classrooms.
• Staff "know their pupils extremely well" and foster a culture of "mutual respect, trust and tolerance".
• The curriculum is "flexible, broad and balanced" and "well-suited to the needs, interests and aspirations of pupils".
• Pupils benefit from regular access to community resources and visits that promote safety and responsibility.
• Attendance has improved significantly, with many pupils achieving averages above 90%.

Areas to improve

• Clarify the roles and responsibilities of care support staff during the school day.
• Ensure planning for literacy, numeracy and ICT skills positively impacts all pupils’ development.
• Strengthen self-evaluation arrangements to better prioritise identified areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states there is "no evidence to indicate that the school does not meet the regulatory requirements" for the welfare, health and safety of pupils.