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

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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