The Littletons Church of England First school has beenjudged to be a good school in its recent Ofsted inspection. In their report,the inspectors highlighted the fact that the pupils thrive at the school andthe headteachers calm and supportive approach makes everyone feel welcome.
The Littletons First School has 133 pupils aged between 5and 10 and is part of the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust. It wasinspected by Ofsted in January when inspectors met with subject leaders forEnglish, Mathematics and History, carried out lesson visits and looked atpupils books. Meetings were held with teachers and pupils to discuss teachingand learning.
The resulting report said: Pupils at this small, ruralfirst school are very happy. Teachers have high expectations of pupils behaviour;which pupils live up to. They live and breathe the academys values of caring,honesty, perseverance, respect and responsibility. Pupils are polite, kind andhelpful to each other. Parents and carers say that their children flourish here[and] are nurtured and supported well to understand the wider world and theirpart in it as they grow up.
Headteacher, Helen Brambani said: It is a privilege to work at thisfantastic village school where everyone is dedicated to achieving the very bestfor our children. We are delighted with the outcome of this glowing report
The report praised the schools teaching of reading, writing andmaths, Pupils love reading. There is a real buzz about reading in school.Ofsted comments that the curriculum is consistently well planned and deliveredand pupils behave well in lessons because they know what is expected of them.The report highlights the fact that pupils with special educational needsand/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support to succeed.
Ofsted also said: Learning at the Littletons extends well beyondthe curriculum. Pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development iswell supported. They take part in lots of extra-curricular activities. Forexample, pupils meet at lunchtime to discuss how they can reduce plastic use inschool and at home. Pupils run awareness campaigns and fundraising events suchas collecting donations for the local food bank. Some pupils lead worship inschool or take part in Young Voices, an annual, regional celebration of music.
Claire Davies, CEO of the Diocese of Worcester Multi AcademyTrust said: We are exceptionally proud of all the staff, pupils, governors andfamilies at The Littletons CE First School who have worked so hard to make thisschool such a special learning environment. This Ofsted outcome was welldeserved and is an accurate reflection of the excellent provision in place foreach pupil at the school.
