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

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

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

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

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

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

“Children settle into school quickly.”

“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.”

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

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

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

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