Ofsted

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In our last Ofsted (July 2023) the key findings were:

• Heaton is a  friendly, safe and caring place with happy students using set routines to support students needs.
• Staff and students have high expectations of themselves and each other.
• A focus on preparing the students fo the next stage in the lives ( Preperation for Adulthood )was noted
• We access the world around us well.
• We work well with the wider team to create lessons where individual needs of pupils are well met.
• Lessons are adapted well for each students needs.
• Total communication was noted to be used well around school.
• Our creativity was evident in lessons
• Behaviour – a strength was Positive Bahviour Support.
• We make learning as  “real life” as possible – functional skills.
• Inspectors noted several areas for development that aligned with the schools current self evaluation and development plan