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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

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