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

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

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“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.”

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

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

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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