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Quotes from The Inspection Report
for
Webster Primary School in Manchester, which took place in
November 2007.
This average sized school serves an area with a high degree of social disadvantage. The percentage of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is very high. Over half of the pupils are refugees or asylum seekers, mainly from Somalia, and many have received no formal education when they arrive at the school.The number of pupils claiming free school meals is very high compared to that in most schools. The number with learning difficulties is close to average. Many pupils join and leave the school at various points throughout the year.
Provision in the Foundation Stage is good. Teaching is lively and stimulating and the rich curriculum gives close attention to all areas of learning. Good use is made of assessment information in providing a range of learning opportunities, both teacher directed and chosen by children. Close attention is given to social development so that children quickly develop good learning habits and learn to work and play together amicably. They move to their tasks enthusiastically and explore a wide range of activities to develop their skills.
A recent innovation has been the use of the 'Success for All' programme, which is giving a strong focus to meeting pupils' needs in literacy. |
