How good is the environment for learning?
The quality of care, welfare and development was very good. Staff knew pupils well and there was a caring, positive atmosphere in the school. Child protection arrangements and training to support these were appropriate. Pupil complaints were dealt with by the headteacher or depute headteacher. A suggestion box for the pupil council in each classroom was well used by pupils. Appropriate arrangements were in place for supporting looked after and accommodated children. Pupil absence was monitored and appropriate action taken when required. The headteacher had recognised health and safety issues in the school playground and had taken positive action to ensure pupils’ safety. The decant situation resulted in most pupils being brought to school in buses, and careful arrangements had been put into place to manage this arrangement safely. The school had ensured that anti-bullying practices were in place and relationships among pupils were good. The school had prioritised achieving Health Promo
