ISI Inspection and Reports

The inspection report highlights the strength of the College’s leadership, management, and governance, as reflected in the following excerpts:

• Pupils make good progress throughout the school and are well prepared for their next stage of education or future careers.
• Leaders across the school prioritise the wellbeing of pupils in their decision-making.
• Leaders in the junior school have successfully embedded strategies to develop pupils’ awareness and understanding of their emotions. A combination of ‘golden rules’, ‘decider skills’ and ‘learning powers’ consistently enables pupils to ‘aim high, be kind and be brave’.
• Leaders in the early years promote children’s wellbeing though a well-planned and resourced curriculum.
• Directors provide leaders with support and challenge that informs their oversight of school development.

The report commends the College’s provision for education, training, and recreation, noting the high quality of teaching and learning experiences:

• Teaching is effective in promoting both the school’s values and those inherent to society in Guernsey and the United Kingdon.
• Pupils who have SEND are supported well. Pupils who have SEND make good progress over time, and their outcomes are in line with their peers.
• Leaders in the early years plan a curriculum that supports children’s development well. Children make good progress across all of their main areas of learning, particularly in the development of communication and language skills.
• Leaders provide an extensive and varied range of co-curricular clubs and activities which provides opportunities for pupils to develop sporting, creative and technical skills and supports their wellbeing.

The inspection recognises the College’s commitment to supporting pupils’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing:

• Through a well-structured pastoral care system, leaders support pupils’ mental health and emotional wellbeing effectively. Teachers know pupils well and provide support when required.
• There are positive relationships between all members of the school community. Older pupils often show kindness to those younger than themselves.
• Leaders plan carefully and provide opportunities so that children can become effective learners and develop skills such as resilience, determination and collaboration as they play and learn together.
• The school premises are suitably maintained. Recent additions have enhanced opportunities for sports and specialist teaching as part of an ongoing refurbishment programme.

The report praises the College for fostering pupils’ social awareness, economic understanding, and contribution to society:

• The school is an inclusive environment. The school’s values are effectively promoted, and these are understood by pupils.
• Pupils develop a secure understanding of right and wrong through lessons and activities that extend their understanding of moral and ethical choices.
• Pupils are supported to make informed academic choices as they move through the school and are successfully prepared for their next steps in their education.
• Leaders develop extensive links between the school and the local community. They provide opportunities for pupils of all ages to understand their locality and to develop a sense of social responsibility.

The inspection affirms the College’s robust safeguarding measures, ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils:

• Staff are vigilant and recognise their responsibility to maintain a positive safeguarding culture throughout the school.
• There is a large team of designated safeguarding leaders who are trained in line with local requirements.
• Adults are trained to deal with pupils’ concerns sensitively. Staff are knowledgeable, vigilant and report concerns appropriately.
• Directors maintain a careful and well-informed oversight of the school’s safeguarding policy and its implementation.