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