Colvend School

Overview

The inspection team found that Colvend School benefits from a "highly collaborative and aspirational culture and ethos" created by the headteacher. Strong relationships underpin this environment, supporting children to "achieve and enjoy learning" while displaying high levels of kindness and respect.

Strengths

• The headteacher has established a positive culture underpinned by "strong relationships" that support children’s achievement and enjoyment of learning.
• Children demonstrate "high levels of kindness and respect" and take an active role in their learning, including through leadership roles.
• Teachers deliver "high quality learning experiences" well matched to children’s needs, using "highly motivating contexts" to help them make good progress.
• Staff collaborate effectively with partners and the local community, enhancing learning and helping children develop "skills for learning, life and work."

Areas to improve

• Continue to improve approaches to developing plans which record support, ensuring the "views of children and parents are captured."
• Continue to develop opportunities for children to learn about equalities and identify the skills they develop through achievements and experiences.

Safeguarding

The report states that the evaluation for "Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion" was "good," indicating effective provision in this area.