1. School is open tomorrow
2. Our Ofsted report has finally been agreed.
We are a GOOD SCHOOL. (We knew that, but it's good to have official recognition)
Some quotes from the report (available online after half term - and we'll send a copy home to parents, again after half term):
"Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics throughout the school because they are taught well"
"Good teaching is the key to pupils’ good achievement."
"Pupils are keen and eager to learn. They want to do well"
"Pupils
are valued as individuals and their wide range of cultural backgrounds is celebrated
particularly well."
"Children
get off to a good start to their learning in the Nursery and Reception classes because
they receive good-quality support that helps them to succeed."
"Teachers
have good subject knowledge and teach literacy and mathematics well because they focus on making sure pupils get exactly the
right level of help they need to succeed."
"Performing arts are a very important part of school
life. They make a major contribution towards pupils’ excellent spiritual and
cultural development."
"Great
emphasis is placed on pupils’ personal development and, to this end, a wealth
of visits, visitors and out-of-school activities are provided that broaden
pupils’ understanding of the wider community and celebrate the different
cultures that exist within the school"
"Governors
monitor the work of the school effectively"
"Parents
have many opportunities to participate in their children’s learning. A good
example of this can be seen in the ‘Working Together’ initiative"
