Hallmoor School

Overview

Hallmoor School is described as a place where "inspirational leaders, caring staff and an exciting curriculum are driving improvements." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful environment" where pupils are "happy and content," supported by strong relationships and a focus on helping young people "find their voices."

Strengths

• Relationships are "kind, caring and supportive," with staff acting quickly to help pupils remain "calm, regulated or focused."
• The curriculum is "well-planned to build knowledge and skills over time," with staff having "high expectations" for pupil achievement.
• Classroom environments are "precisely adapted" for pupils with autism, including "workstations and pop-up sensory tents" to support self-regulation.
• Pupils demonstrate "real strength of character" and confidence, using communication devices effectively to interact with inspectors.
• Attendance is "improving quickly" following dedicated efforts by leaders and the family support team.

Areas to improve

• Some subject leaders have not yet reviewed curriculum implementation, meaning they cannot fully evaluate necessary changes or staff training needs.
• Staff do not consistently implement agreed communication strategies in some classes, limiting pupils’ progress in speech and language.
• The reading curriculum is not consistently implemented across all classes, restricting how quickly pupils develop reading skills and fluency.

Safeguarding

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