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Quotes from the South Bank Family

• South Bank Primary School is dedicated to improving the life chances of its pupils and community.
• The members of the South Bank community describe themselves as a close-knit family. Pupils feel happy and safe here.
• They take pride in the school’s vision to enable all children to become lifelong learners with the skills and mindset to thrive and take on the world.
• Pupils enjoy rising to meet the high aspirations set by staff. Success is celebrated in Friday assemblies.
• Pupils are recognised for actions linked to the school’s core values, such as curiosity, resilience, individuality, compassion, responsibility, and growth.
• Pupils explain that their voices are heard. They talk about decisions made by the school Wellbeing Ambassadors, Sports Leaders and Rights Respecting Council that have positively impacted the school.
• Pupils are confident that they are valued and appreciated.
• All leaders are aspirational for pupils and committed to providing them with the best possible life chances.
• Staff ensure pupils are well-equipped with knowledge and positive attitudes to take their next steps in education.
• Pupils enjoy learning and are proud of their achievements. A respectful culture is evident in the positive relationships throughout the school.
• Children in the early years are encouraged to communicate respectfully with one another.
• Leaders, staff, and pupils believe that ‘knowledge is power.’ This is clear in how leaders have planned the curriculum and in conversations with pupils. Planning is strong, ambitious, and research-based.
• Staff ensure pupils revisit prior learning regularly. 
• Teachers adapt the curriculum well to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well.
• Staff use questioning effectively to check what pupils remember and identify gaps in learning.
• Leaders prioritise vocabulary development throughout the school. Children in early years are encouraged to use sophisticated vocabulary.
• Leaders have ensured that reading is central to the school’s ethos.
• Pupils throughout the school feel safe and are very aware of how adults protect and care for them. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and can articulate different types of risks. Staff are vigilant about pupils who might be vulnerable.
• The wider reading culture is strong.
• Stories chosen for study inspire pupils and broaden their understanding of the world.
• Daily story time is valued and enjoyed by both staff and pupils.
• Leaders prioritise learning to read for younger pupils.
• Pupils struggling with phonics are identified quickly and given extra support to keep up.
• Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They treat each other courteously and understand the importance of manners.
• Pupils are happy and eager to share their experiences with visitors.
• They describe school as a happy place and talk enthusiastically about what they have learned.
• Pupils demonstrate mature attitudes, explaining the importance of resilience and perseverance.
• Younger pupils say, ‘It’s okay to make mistakes because it helps your brain grow.’
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils are evident.
• Pupils are confident to volunteer answers and are willing to ‘give it a go.’
• Leaders’ commitment to the wider development of pupils is exceptional.
• Moral values and integrity underpin all aspects of school life.
• Different learning areas and displays celebrate local history, world heritage, and inspirational figures. Pupils develop a strong understanding of their place in the world and their responsibilities.
• The whole school community actively participates in charitable efforts and social causes.
• The development of pupils’ character is carefully woven into everything the school does.
• Pupils learn about British values, such as respect and tolerance, and live these values daily.
• Staff encourage pupils to ‘stand tall’ and celebrate their individuality, creating a warm and positive environment where pupils feel safe and confident.
• All staff are proud to work at South Bank. They describe the school as a family and appreciate the supportive culture leaders have created.
• Staff feel valued and heard, recognising leaders’ efforts to consider their workload and well-being.
• Staff describe leaders as inspirational and remain committed to the school as ‘nobody wants to leave.’
• Staff work collectively to ensure pupils’ safety is always a priority.