“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”

“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”

“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”

“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”

“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”

“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”

“There is a strong team culture within the school.”

“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”

“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”

“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”

“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”

“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”

“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”

“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”

“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”

“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”

“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”

“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”

“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”