John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

The school runs three dedicated classes for 24 children with developmental language disorders.

“In addition there are three classes for 24 children with developmental language disorders.”

School provides a counselling service via Child in Time with a qualified therapist offering weekly sessions in a dedicated therapy room.

“This counselling service provides a qualified therapist, Nadia Sheltawy, who provides children with a professional and safe space to be heard. The children meet Nadia weekly for an agreed period of time in a dedicated therapy room.”

Ofsted's 2023 inspection found the school's safeguarding to be effective.

“that safeguarding is effective”

Curriculum includes enrichment opportunities in sports, the arts, and community projects.

“From a broad and exciting curriculum to opportunities in sports, the arts, and community projects, we aim to inspire children and help them discover their talents and passions.”

The school's motto/slogan is 'BE RESPONSIBLE, BE FAIR, STAY POSITIVE & CARE'.

““BE RESPONSIBLE, BE FAIR, STAY POSITIVE & CARE””

School states its core values as Courage, Fairness, Wisdom, Hope, Responsibility, Kindness, Respect, Honesty, Resilience, with a motto emphasizing responsibility, fairness, positivity and care.

“Courage \* Fairness \* Wisdom \* Hope \* Responsibility \* Kindness \* Respect \* Honesty \* Resilience”

Ofsted judged the school to continue to be outstanding, with effective safeguarding, following a section 8 inspection in October 2023.

“It was judged that the school continues to be outstanding, and that safeguarding is effective.”

School rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2009, 2018 and 2023, most recently following October 2023 inspection.

“OUR SCHOOL WAS GRADED ‘OUTSTANDING’ IN 2009, 2018 AND 2023”