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OfSTED's View of Us in November 2006
“I’m sure the school is doing a fantastic job all round,” one parent told the inspectors. Pupils’ positive attitudes and good behaviour make them keen to learn. Achievement overall is satisfactory and the school has developed good assessment procedures in English and mathematics. The Governors hold the school to account effectively. The Headteacher, supported by her deputy and other senior leaders, has been successful in leading change and the school’s self evaluation is accurate.
| The curriculum has good links between subjects and draws particularly well on the use of information and communication technology. It is enriched by visits, visitors and special weeks. Pupils say the annual anti-bullying week ‘helps improve behaviour each year so soon there will be no bad behaviour at all’. Pupils particularly enjoy large scale performances at Christmas and in the summer. They use their artistic and musical skills well in these and successfully develop confidence and teamwork. |
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Pupils’ personal development and well-being are good. Pupils enjoy school and this is shown by their positive attitudes and good attendance. At playtimes pupils cooperate with one another, showing the impact of the school’s emphasis on Rights, Respect and Responsibilities. Pupils show a strong knowledge of what is right and wrong. |
The Ofsted team decided that Elson Junior is a satisfactory school, which has a number of strengths.
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They asked the school to work on: |
- Pupils positive attitudes and good behaviour which make them keen to learn
- The good links with parents who are very supportive of the school
- The good progress in reading
- The good curriculum and range of extra-curricular activities
- High standards in ICT, music, art and performances
- Good provision for pupils’ personal and social development
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- Raising standards in writing and mathematics
- Involving pupils in their learning so that they know how well they are doing
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