Chaffinch Brook School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Pupils enjoy coming to the school. They like their lessons and the regular trips and visits to interesting places. Pupils soak up the knowledge that they gain from the school's curriculum and remember what they have learned. They value the special days that the school organises to celebrate different aspects of the school's life and community, for example World Book Day and events to promote the acceptance and awareness of autism. Pupils are proud of their talents and unique qualities. Staff support pupils to deal with any challenges. They enable pupils to get better at managing social situations in everyday life. Pupils learn to develop their communication skills. The school helps pupils to notice and understand their own feelings and the feelings of others. The school has very high expectations of pupils to do their best at school. Pupils behave exceptionally well. When required, staff offer pupils support in a professional and kind way. This helps pupils to quickly get back on with their studies. Pupils feel safe at school. If there are ever any problems with friendships or unkind behaviour, this gets sorted out very quickly.

What the school should improve

• In some parts of the school, the implementation of the curriculum is not fully secure. This means that, on occasion, pupils' knowledge and skills do not develop deeply over time. The school should continue with its plans to ensure that all teachers are able to deliver the ambitious curriculum precisely.

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