Ofsted

Some of the positive things Ofsted Inspectors said about Hillingdon Manor School in July 21, 2008

• Pupils make good progress in their communication and personal development and learn to effectively manage their particular anxieties and difficulties coping with the world around them. They behave outstandingly well and develop effective ways in which to express themselves.

• Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent and the productive working atmosphere in most lessons is built on a firm foundation of trust and enjoyment of learning.

They noted:

• The excellent impact of the new principal’s work.
• Pupils are supported well and the provision for welfare, health and safety of pupils is good.

• Teaching assistants provide excellent support for pupils’ behaviour and have a good knowledge of their social and emotional needs. They also manage and support pupils’ communication skills well.

• The principal, utilising staff with particular expertise, has analysed the strengths and weaknesses of teaching exceptionally well and has focused on improving the quality of teaching

• Staff commitment and motivation are now high

• The provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good.  The school is firmly founded on supporting the whole child and especially their personal development. As a result, pupils enjoy school and attendance is good.

• There is a good range of information provided to parents and carers, both formally and informally. Daily communication books keep parents informed and there are regular updates about what is being taught.
• Reports to parents are very thorough and detailed and a well organised system for the annual review of each pupil’s statement is in place.