Walking Bus
Mountbatten Primary School’s Walking Bus is provided to help raise attendance and reduce lateness. It also encourages children to take part in keeping fit, to enjoy being out in the fresh air and teaches pedestrian safety skills. It is supervised by Mrs Nurden and Mrs Fletcher.
The Walking Bus follows a route around the local streets – Lingdale Road, Wingfield Road, Taylor Avenue and Wivern Road. There is space for 16 pupils each day. There is no cost for the Walking Bus.
The Walking Bus arrives at school in time for the children to have breakfast and spend some time taking part in activities in Breakfast Club.
If you would like more information about the Walking Bus, the route it takes or how to book your children a place on it, please speak to Mrs Jackson in the School Office.
“There is a clear focus on the teaching of early mathematics and reading.”
“Teachers appreciate the support they receive from subject leaders to help them improve their teaching.”
“Staff are well trained in teaching children to read.”
“The school enjoyed recent success when the computing club won a local area competition using their coding skills.”
“The residential visit to Robinwood encourages pupils to experience new challenges and work collaboratively with their friends.”
“The early years environment is inviting and well organised.”
“Pupils say they feel safe in school.”
“Pupils support each other well when they are completing their work.”
“The school is calm and orderly. Pupils walk around school sensibly and are courteous to one another.”
“Adults help pupils who fall behind.”
“Subject leaders are knowledgeable about their subjects.”
“There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.”
“Children start to learn to read as soon as they enter the school.”
“Curriculum plans are well sequenced.”
“Leaders and teachers make regular checks to see how well pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are doing.”
“Staff work closely with professionals from external agencies to provide support for pupils with SEND.”
“Pupils enjoy attending school.”
“The ‘Mountbatten 50’ challenges pupils to complete a range of interesting activities
before they leave the school.”
“There are a wide range of school clubs.”
“Pupils recommend the school to their friends.”
“Pupils say that behaviour is good.”
“Children settle into school quickly.”
“Staff encourage
pupils to be independent from an early age.”
“Senior leaders, alongside the multi-academy trust, have provided subject leaders with training.”
“Teachers check what pupils have learned and remembered each term.”
” Some teachers check carefully to find out which pupils are stuck and which pupils need further challenge during lessons.”
“Leaders have considered what pupils might need to know to broaden their understanding of the world around them.”
“Pupils learn how to keep safe when using the internet.”
“Leaders work well
with members of the multi-academy trust to support staff.”
“Pupils access a range of visits and activities beyond their own experiences.”
“Leaders have thought carefully about the curriculum plans they have introduced.”
“There is a strong team culture within the school.”
“Teachers who are new to the school welcome the support they receive.”
“Pupils enjoy learning about a wide range of subjects.”
“Pupils listen carefully to what adults say. They join in class discussions enthusiastically.”
“Staff welcome the highquality training they receive. They feel proud to work in the school.”