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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“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.”

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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