Redwood

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 June 2022

Pupils and students enjoy coming to Redwood. They told inspectors that members of staff care about them and help them to do their best. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, feel happy and safe. They said that school is 'like a family'. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, take part in enriching activities that help to increase their confidence and develop their independence. These activities help prepare them well to actively participate in events taking place in their local community, such as a recent rowing competition. Students in the sixth form take part in supported internships which help to prepare them for the world of work. Many parents and carers used words such as 'amazing' and 'inspiring' to describe the support their children receive. They value the commitment of leaders and staff in helping their children to succeed. Pupils behave well during lessons and at break times. Staff help pupils to find ways to manage their own behaviour effectively. When incidents of poor behaviour occur, including bullying, staff deal with these quickly and effectively. Leaders want every pupil, including students in the sixth form, to do their best. Mostly, pupils and students achieve well.

What the school should improve

• At times, some teachers do not select the most appropriate resources and activities to help pupils to remember the intended curriculum. This slows pupils' and students' progress through the curriculums. Leaders should ensure that teachers deliver the curriculum effectively by using appropriate resources and activities so that pupils and students can build securely on their prior learning.

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