10th June

We are really proud to say that we have been awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark again as a Centre of Excellence. This reflects the amazing work of all our school staff. Thank you so much. The report is on the website here: https://cdn.realsmart.co.uk/bdc07c13cf2126cfe63a525e940da2b4/uploads/2024/06/05202405/Whitefield-Primary-School-Review-May-2024-1.pdf

Some key quotes are:

"Pupils and staff live by the powerful inclusive message, ‘Be Here, Be Me, Belong.’ As a visitor, I was welcomed with open arms. The minute you walk into the school you feel a sense of calm and emotional safety."

 "Only the best is good enough at Whitefield. This officially ‘Outstanding’ school is one in which everybody buys into the school ethos. The strong sense of belonging to the Whitefield family is central to the culture. The importance of belonging and feeling safe is tangible across the school and within the wider community."

 "The journey of the school concerning inclusion is focused on whole-school strategies and consistency. Leaders are passionate about everything they do. All practice is deliberate, research-driven, and designed to meet the needs of the children and the community."

 "During my learning walk, I visited every year group. Children in all classes were engaged and enjoying their learning. They were thinking hard and were confident to offer ideas. Learning partners were supporting each other and children were making progress as a result of this embedded peer collaboration."

"The curriculum has been carefully designed and tailored to meet the needs of the children at Whitefield Primary School. “