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16 swindonlink.com • December 2010
Red hot Ofsted for Red Oaks

Red Oaks Primary School in Redhouse was given a glowing report on its progress after an inspection in early October.
In the letter sent to each child lead the inspectors highlight how central
inspector Anne Wright thanked pupil’s learning and progress is at
the school for the warm welcome. Red Oaks. “Children are totally
She wrote, ‘you, and many of your involved in their education and
parents and carers, are right to be what they say is valued by adults.
proud of your school because it A school has to be about putting in a
gives you an outstanding educa- huge team effort and I am so proud
tion. As a result of these opportu- to work with a dynamic group of
nities you really enjoy school and people and fantastic children.
make progress.’ “The education journey is never
The report found the school’s complete and we are totally com-
overall effectiveness and capacity mitted to raising the standards
for sustained improvements to be we set ourselves and responding
outstanding, with excellent support to the improvements set for us by
for deaf pupils and those with learn- the report.”
ing difficulties. It draws particular
attention to the progress years 3 to
6 are making in maths, the excel- No time to settle in
lent provision for vulnerable and Meadowpark School and Nursery
more able pupils and the excellent was inspected by Ofsted in early
leadership being shown to make October, within weeks of opening
the school even better. the school for 4s to 11s.
It highlights the pursuit of excel- The report says, ‘pupils benefit
lence at all levels of the school and from good teaching and a well-
the high expectation and passion Teri Menham at the centre of the action, with children celebrating rounded curriculum; provision for
displayed by leaders to raise levels the Ofsted report with a balloon launch on 9 November their spiritual, moral, social and cul-
of attainment for all learners. Chair of governors Eileen Parker “It doesn’t matter what their tural development is outstanding.’
The inspectors conclude that said the report was a fantastic role is, everybody’s contribution Headteacher Rajvinder Kular, is
Red Oaks has outstanding capacity endorsement of headteacher Terri is recognised, and it shows in chil- delighted that the report praised
to build on current strengths and Menham’s philosophy. “It is a true dren’s attitudes: they are excited the hard work of the staff and the
wants to see attainment raised to reflection of what you find at Red to come to school because they support of the parents.
above average levels by challeng- Oaks. We have an inspirational get such a tremendous buzz from “I am very proud that all our hard
ing more able pupils especially headteacher and marvellous staff learning. You can feel it throughout work to achieve the best outcomes
in maths, and ensuring all pupils team who are committed to making the school.” for the children at Meadowpark has
know how to improve. it a lovely school for the children. Terri said she was pleased that been recognized.”

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