Oak Grove College

Overview

Oak Grove College continues to be a good school, providing an enriching and supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs. The report highlights that pupils achieve well due to carefully planned individual curricula and staff who are highly responsive to diverse communication methods. Leaders have developed clear learning pathways that ensure the curriculum meets the specific needs of all learners, from those with complex needs to those following subject-specific routes.

Strengths

• Pupils behave exceptionally well, are kind and inclusive, and learn to self-regulate their needs over time.
• The school offers comprehensively sequenced learning pathways, including the ‘Animus’ and ‘Koa’ pathways, tailored to individual EHC plans.
• Staff are expert in meeting pupil needs, supported by a carefully planned programme of professional development.
• Personal development is robust, featuring a comprehensive PSHE curriculum, arts visits, and a ‘signing choir’.
• The careers programme is extensive, with strong links to local employers and meaningful work experience opportunities.

Areas to improve

• The teaching of early reading is not yet consistent or highly effective for all pupils; the school must ensure all teachers are expert in this area.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.