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 strong team culture within the school.”
“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”
“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.”
“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”
“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”
“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”
“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”
“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”
” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”
“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”
“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”
“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”
“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”
“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”
“There are a wide range of school clubs.”
“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”
“Pupils enjoy attending school.”
“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.”
“Children settle into school quickly.”
“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”
“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”
“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”
“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”
“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”
“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”
“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”
“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”
“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”
“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”
“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”
“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”
“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”
“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”
“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”