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

“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”

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

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

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

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

“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”

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

“Pupils enjoy attending school.”

“There are a wide range of school clubs.”

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

“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”

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

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

“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”

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

“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”

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

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

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

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

“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”

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

“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Children settle into school quickly.”

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