We Invest in our Pupils

Well! We have the report to prove it. We have been awarded our Investors in Pupils Award, which is a great achievement. I would like to say a Big well done to the school council and ALL pupils in school for representing themselves in such a confident, positive and focused way which ensured that the auditors could truly see how bright our pupils 'Shine'.

The Pupils of Longton Primary school

 Longton Primary Primary School

     “Investors in Pupils” Assessment

Dear Pupils,

First, may we say a big thank you for inviting us into your school to look at all the things you are doing for ‘Investors in Pupils’. 

 We really enjoyed our short time with you and talking to you in your classrooms and in groups throughout the day. Your school has lots of good things happening and it would take us far too long to list them all, so here are the ones we found especially pleasing.

• Whenever we saw children around school or when we were talking to groups of children you were confident, polite and well behaved. We were very impressed with the way you listened to each other and the way in which you talked to us and expressed your views and ideas so clearly.
• You are very proud of your school and work hard to follow your Class Visions. You clearly live up to your school motto of ‘To Care. To Grow. To Shine’.
• All pupils explained how they are encouraged to be independent and the many ways in which you contribute to the decisions made in your school. Your roles and responsibilities are many and we were impressed with the maturity you showed in carrying these roles out. All of your pupil groups make a huge contribution to the development and running of your school and in ensuring your views are listened to. We like the fact that you can write to your headteacher if you have any issues or ideas, the many assemblies which you plan and the presentations you make to governors.
• We were very impressed that you were able to tell us about all the things you were responsible for yourself, like your own learning and behaviour which was excellent.
• You keep your classrooms clean and tidy and you care for the equipment and resources in school. You know that the resources in your school cost money and that you must look after them.
• You know your class and individual targets and you all seem to try hard to achieve them. You know how important it is to come to school every day.
• You have a good understanding of the different adult roles in school and are aware of how different people help you learn or care for you.

We have suggested to Mrs. Brown a few things that you could do to make ‘Investors in Pupils’ even better in your school. I am sure she will talk to you about these.

Please keep working hard and congratulations on getting the ‘Investors in Pupils’ award. We hope you have a big celebration before the end of term.

With best wishes

Linda Oakes                            Ian Dixon

‘Investors in Pupils’ Assessors

Full report attached here.