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

“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.”

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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