Personal Development
Decision-making
Pupils make decisions effectively and assuredly due to the number of opportunities that exist for them to do so.
They make wise decisions based on a clear knowledge of right and wrong and speak enthusiastically about the support they receive from adults.
Relationships
Pupils social development is excellent. They show high levels of collaboration. Older pupils help the younger children effectively through the much-appreciated big sister/ little sister initiative.
High quality relationships exist amongst all children.
A real sense of community is apparent and relationships are strong, good-humoured, caring and sensitive.
Pupils appreciate the success of other pupils and freely offer praise and congratulations.
Behaviour and moral understanding
Pupils’ moral understanding is excellent and a real strength of the school. They take responsibility for their own behaviour seriously and modify it accordingly.
In discussions, pupils were keen to convey that it is a kind, happy and welcoming school.
They have an enhanced understanding of the way in which they should behave towards each other and why kindness should prevail. They spoke articulately about the need to make the right behaviour choices and the potential impact of making the wrong choices.
Community and leadership
Pupils make an excellent contribution to the school community and are actively involved. They participate enthusiastically and competitively.
Pupils greatly enjoy and speak enthusiastically about the number of roles of responsibility available to them which they undertake with great efficiency and pride.
They value having a voice and feel that they are listened to and that the school council has a genuine palpable impact.
Character development
Pupils develop excellent levels of self-confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline and resilience. They have a clear understanding of who they are.
Pupils demonstrate high levels of perseverance and they respond to challenges with commitment and enthusiasm.
Pupils have great trust in the staff, which gives them the confidence to have a go and not be afraid to fail in their learning as they understand that these are points for future progression.
Diversity and inclusivity
Pupils have a heightened awareness of the need for respect and tolerance. They speak emphatically and openly about everybody being treated fairly and equally and they see each other as people regardless of cultural differences.
The ethos of inclusivity permeates the school and is reflected in the pupils’ acceptance and appreciation of everyone.