Newsletter 7
The last week of term is here and the excitement for Christmas is mounting. Over the last few weeks, there has been so much to celebrate and enjoy. Our super Reception and KS1 children performed brilliantly in their nativity, ‘Everyone Loves a Baby’. We have also enjoyed our Year 3 pupils confidently showcasing their learning, in last week’s class service. The school choir have also been very busy, singing for the residents of our local care home and delighting guests at Yatton Church, where they performed alongside professional choral ensemble 'Celestia', conducted by David Ogden. Thank you to all of the children for their super performances and to the team for their support and preparation, enabling the children to shine.
We are very much looking forward to our KS2 pupils raising the roof at our annual carol service, on Thursday evening. We are at capacity for this evening, so please be prepared to squeeze together and maybe stand.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Mrs Woollven
OFSTED
As you may be aware, in September 2025 Ofsted changed how it reports to parents following an inspection. The new format, known as a report card, was designed with parents and carers in mind. It is intended to give you a clearer picture of what’s working well and any next steps for improvement. One of the main changes is that Ofsted will no longer give one overall judgement, such as ‘good’, ‘outstanding’ or ‘requires improvement’. Instead, the report cards show colour-coded grades for different areas like ‘attendance and behaviour’, ‘achievement’, ‘personal development and well-being’, and ‘inclusion’ (meaning how well the school or other provider meets the needs of all children). They grade these areas on a new scale: ‘exceptional’, ‘strong standard’, ‘expected standard’, ‘needs attention’ or ‘urgent improvement’. They also tell you whether safeguarding responsibilities are ‘met’ or ‘not met’. It’s important to understand that the new grades can’t be compared to the old ones: this is a different approach to inspection and a new way of reporting to you. This 3-minute video is really helpful in explaining a little more about what families will receive, following an inspection. From next term, we will be in the official window for inspection.