Moor House School & College

Overview

Moor House School & College continues to be an outstanding school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are “happy, confident and eager to learn.” The report highlights that highly skilled staff enable pupils to overcome barriers to learning, resulting in “outstanding progress with their speech and language” and exceptional preparation for adult life.

Strengths

• Staff work together remarkably well in a “collaborative, multidisciplinary approach,” sharing expertise to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Leaders have crafted a “unique curriculum which suits pupils and their SEND very well,” skilfully adapting it to meet individual needs.
• Pupils benefit from “bespoke speech and language therapy programmes” that help them access learning and work towards personal education, health and care plan end points.
• A dedicated team improves pupils’ mental health and well-being, helping them “understand their own emotions and develop a positive self-image.”
• Comprehensive careers guidance and relevant work experience ensure pupils make “informed, sensible choices about their futures.”

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “clear and robust” systems, knowledgeable staff, and swift action taken on any concerns.