Chapel Green School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils receive an exceptional standard of education and support at Chapel Green. They develop extremely positive relationships with staff, who look after them. Staff know the pupils and their needs very well. They are skilled and confident in supporting pupils in their different stages of development. The warmth and positivity staff show the pupils help to create an environment where pupils 'grow and become the best they can be'. The school supports pupils with a wide range of needs and provides a curriculum that is ambitious for all. Adults set high expectations and help pupils achieve these standards. They ensure pupils are equipped with the skills and confidence they need to succeed academically and socially. As a result, pupils fulfil the school's vision and take pride in 'shining in the light of their achievements'. Pupils learn how to communicate their wants and needs, whether verbally or through other methods. Adults are skilled in supporting pupils to manage their behaviour, which ensures that pupils are generally calm and happy. When pupils do become unsettled, adults take effective action to help them. This prompt support helps pupils settle down quickly without causing undue upset to themselves or their peers.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, staff do not adapt their teaching as precisely as they could to meet all pupils' needs. As a result, some pupils do not access work that is as closely matched to their starting points as it could be. The school should ensure that staff adapt learning activities more consistently to meet pupils' individual needs, enabling pupils to achieve the highest possible outcomes.

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