Haughton School

Overview

Haughton School is confirmed as a good school, described as a "nurturing" environment where staff are "attentive to pupils’ needs." Leaders maintain a clear vision, ensuring pupils make good progress towards their education, health and care plan outcomes while developing essential social skills.

Strengths

• Relationships between staff and pupils are "excellent," with the school community feeling "like a family."
• Staff effectively support pupils in managing emotions, ensuring lessons run smoothly and bullying is dealt with "quickly and effectively."
• The curriculum is well-organised, with lessons that build on prior learning and include inclusive opportunities for pupils in specialist hubs.
• Communication is a strength, with staff using appropriate aids to ensure "all pupils have a voice."
• Staff workload and well-being are prioritised by leaders, who provide time for collaborative planning.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must work closely with parents to improve the attendance of a small number of pupils who are regularly absent, as this hinders their development.
• Leaders should ensure consistent implementation of the new phonics scheme so that all staff have the necessary skills to support pupils’ reading progress effectively.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff taking responsibilities seriously, reporting concerns quickly, and ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including regarding e-safety.