“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”

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