“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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