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Our last Ofsted Inspection took place on 2nd and 3rd March 2023.
The inspection identified our school as a place in which:
- “Pupils at Silsoe School feel included because of the caring ethos. There are warm and positive relationships between everyone. Pupils feel safe and happy.”
- “Pupils are respectful to everyone. They respond well to the high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are calm and orderly.”
- “Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum.”
- “Learning to read is a priority, and there is a strong reading culture. Children quickly learn the sounds that letters make and can use the sounds to read simple words.”
- “Teachers regularly check reading progress. Any pupil at risk of falling behind with their reading receives effective support to catch up and keep up.”
- “Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
- “Children in the early years make a strong start to their education. The curriculum is carefully planned and adapted to meet the needs of all children.”
- “Leaders are ambitious about what each child can achieve.”
- “Children are happy, engaged in their learning and keen to do their best.”
- “Staff are well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Pupils with SEND learn alongside their peers and engage in the same ambitious curriculum.”
- “Leaders work closely with other professionals and parents to ensure pupils benefit from effective and personalised support”.
- “Pupils with SEND are very much included in the school community and achieve well.”
- “Pupils who attend the specialist provision enjoy a calm and supportive environment.”
- “Pupils show respect and tolerance. They understand what it is to be different and that some pupils may need more support.”
- “Governors have a good understanding of their roles and statutory duties and make regular visits to the school. They are confident about challenging and supporting leaders to ensure the school priorities are achieved.”
- “The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There is a strong safeguarding culture across the school.”
- “Leaders liaise closely with external agencies. They are skilled, knowledgeable and committed to securing the best outcomes for their pupils.”
- “Pupils feel safe at school.”
We hope you can see within the report’s content the continued enhancement of Silsoe VC Lower School as a caring, safe and happy Christian school where pupils are keen to engage in an ambitious curriculum and everyone is respected and valued.