Values and ethos

Ganton School is an inclusive community committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being which aims:

  • To provide a safe, happy, healthy, vibrant and purposeful learning environment.
  • To create a dynamic, caring and spiritual environment for pupils and staff, which encourages pupils’ social and moral development
  • To provide a broad, balanced, exciting curriculum that leads to high quality, challenging teaching that includes all pupils, irrespective of their ability, and allows them to achieve their full potential.
  • To ensure that parents, partners and other professionals are welcomed, involved, and share in all aspects of the school’s work, to create a centre of excellence and model of best practice for inclusion.
  • To develop an outward-looking, sustainable community, reaching across the locality, region and world and to provide leadership within those communities.
  • To develop a culture of Rights and Responsibilities and a restorative approach to any issues that may arise.

‘There is a strong emphasis on personalisation of the curriculum, the development of pupils’ communication skills, independence skills and preparation for life after school.’…

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‘Pupils rise to the challenges that you set, and their learning is rarely disrupted.’…

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‘Pupils run the school shop and staff cafeteria, enabling them to use their literacy and numeracy skills in a practical setting.’…

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‘The school council is
especially active and members are particularly proud of the role they played in improving school meals..’…

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‘Pupils say that they enjoy their lessons and take great pride in their work.’…

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‘Based on the evidence gathered during this short inspection, I am of the opinion that the school continues to go from strength to strength.’…

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‘Pupils take part in local and
regional accessible sporting activities.’…

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‘Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making strong progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.’…

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‘Leaders use the pupil premium funding effectively.’…

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‘Staff use signing, symbols, photographs and objects of reference to communicate effectively with those pupils who need additional support to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning.’…

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‘Pupils respect each other, display good manners and work together successfully.’…

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‘Leaders have carried out a detailed review of the curriculum pathways for pupils.’…

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‘The curriculum offers a wealth of enrichment activities which are highly valued by
pupils and parents and carers.’…

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‘Pupils take part in a strong work experience and work-related learning programme.’…

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‘Pupil Premium is targeted to improving pupils’ communication skills through investment in specialist equipment and software.’…

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‘Pupils spoke
enthusiastically about learning outside of school and their visits to local museums, the Humber Bridge, local cafes and to the cinema.’…

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‘Leaders have introduced a new approach to assessment. This enables leaders to check pupils’ progress from their starting points more effectively.’…

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‘Leaders have continued to develop the school’s curriculum since the last inspection.’…

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