Volunteering In School
At Mountbatten Primary School, we recognise how vital parents are in the development of children. We encourage parents/carers to volunteer to support pupils in all aspects of school life.
The school welcomes parents, carers, other adults and students who would like to volunteer in school. If you would like to volunteer in school please speak to office in the first instance.
All adults who volunteer in school will be asked to complete an application form, a DBS form which is sent to the Disclosure and Barring Service so we can ensure that only appropriate people are allowed to work with our pupils. The school also requires 2 supporting references validating your suitability and capability to work with children within a school environment.
“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”
“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”
“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”
“Pupils enjoy attending school.”
“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”
“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”
“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”
“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”
“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”
“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”
“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”
“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”
“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”
“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”
“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”
“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”
“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”
“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”
“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”
“There is a strong team culture within the school.”
“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”
“Children settle into school quickly.”
“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”
“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”
“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”
“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”
“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”
“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”
“There are a wide range of school clubs.”
“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”
” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”
“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”
“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”
“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”
“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”
“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”