Independent Schools Inspectorate Inspection Report
May 2007
Coopersale Hall School has recently had an inspection under the ISC inspection system, which enjoys the full support of Ofsted and the DfES.
The inspectors concluded that pupils develop lively and enquiring minds where they achieve good levels of knowledge, skills and critical and creative understanding in their subjects and activities and learn to apply them effectively. A notable feature of many lessons is the eagerness of pupils to complete work given to them.
Extracts from the Report:
"The outstanding relationships between staff and pupils and among pupils themselves underpin the orderly behaviour of pupils."
"Pupils' attainment in, and their skills in the use of ICT are of a very high standard."
"Pupils are successful in a range of sports and activities. Significant performance levels are achieved in dance, speech examinations, in music and in drama, with pupils picking up local and regional music awards and taking part in professional theatre. School sports' teams and individual pupils win trophies in local and regional competitions, with some pupils going on to participation at national level."
"At age 11 pupils are successful in gaining entry to senior independent and grammar schools with most pupils gaining entry to the school of their choice. Some of these pupils win scholarships."
"There is a high standard of relationships with parents and with the local community."
"In the current year the school has upgraded its ICT suite with new equipment and software."
"The school meets all its regulatory requirements."
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OFSTED Inspection Report for Early Years Provision
March 2010
Coopersale Hall School was visited by Ofsted in March 2010. The Inspection focussed on our early years provision in the Lower Kindergarten and took place over two days.
Under the new Ofsted inspection framework, we were particularly pleased to have received so many 'Outstanding' categories that highlight many aspects of our provision to be of 'exceptionally high quality'. Our thanks go to the EYFS team, who were given no warning of this spot inspection and yet seemed to impress so much with their consistent high standards.
Extracts from the Report:
"The environment is very safe and secure allowing children to move around the setting safely and independently."
"Children are safeguarded through excellent security and constant supervision."
"Staff value, listen to and empower children, they provide exemplary role models and so children learn to do the same and build sensitive relationships."
"The strong leadership and management of the group has an excellent impact on the outcomes for the children."
"The curriculum and children's development records are monitored as a team, which provides a consistent approach to promoting children's learning and development."
"Staff recognise that parents provide vital information about their child as a person and have a wealth of knowledge about them. Parents contribute to children's learning journeys through extremely effective communications with staff."
"There is a fully inclusive environment where each child is valued and their needs are met as individuals. More able children are appropriately challenged to reach their potential and staff clearly recognise that children learn at their own pace."
"The atmosphere in the setting is very positive and harmonious as children listen to stories, sing and engage in spontaneous role play activities."
"Staff are very positive role models in the setting."
"Children enjoy their time in the colourful setting and are able to direct their own play, work with adults or take part in planned activities."
"Children are able to make good progress towards early learning goals in all areas as the setting is managed and arranged to ensure that a good breadth of learning opportunities are provided."
"The outdoor area that the children use enthusiastically is vast and varied, incorporating grassed areas, woodland and adventure playgrounds."
"Children's language skills are developed through good conversations with adults, effective questioning and the high profile that spoken language skills have within the setting."
"In addition children have very good opportunities to develop their physical skills and their understanding of number and mathematical ideas is enhanced through practical activities and games."
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