Millwood Primary Special School

Overview

Millwood Primary Special School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "highly inclusive and inspiring place to be." The report highlights that pupils have a "strong sense of belonging" and thrive within a calm, orderly environment where staff are "highly attuned to the feelings and anxieties of pupils."

Strengths

• Leaders have designed a "highly effective and ambitious curriculum" with "clear learning pathways" that place "no ceiling on pupils’ success."
• Assessment is used "expertly" to pinpoint exactly where pupils are in their learning, with goals from education, health and care plans "seamlessly interwoven" into the curriculum.
• Communication is a central priority, with adults using a "wide range of strategies" such as visual signing and picture-based systems to help pupils "make choices, express their views and assert their rights."
• Behaviour is "exemplary," with staff skilfully helping pupils manage emotions and dealing with any bullying "immediately and sensitively."
• The school offers a "memorable range of activities" for personal development, including community projects and clubs, ensuring pupils are prepared for "life in modern Britain."

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" that is integral to all school activities and staff who are "tenacious advocates for all pupils."