Pupils enjoy their time at this nurturing school. Since the previous inspection, leaders, including governors, have successfully raised expectations across the school. There is a strong sense of teamwork that runs through all they do. Parents agree. The vast majority hold the school in high regard. The ‘ELLI’ characters help pupils develop the skills needed to become effective learners. Pupils know the importance of the ‘teamwork’ bee, ‘curious’ cat and ‘stickability’ tortoise. This helps them build good learning habits right from the start. Pupils are polite and friendly. They try hard to follow the ‘5 Star’ rules when lining up outside and moving through the school. Bullying is very rare. Pupils say that adults expect them to act kindly towards each other, and they do. They know about the difference between bullying and minor friendship issues. Pupils feel safe because the staff care for and look after them well. Pupils’ personal development is given a high priority at the school. Staff use various strategies to help reduce pupils’ anxieties, such as ‘worry bins’ and ‘well-being’ time. Leaders use carefully selected books and assemblies to celebrate diversity and difference. Pupils are proud to take on responsibilities, for example by becoming school councillors or eco-committee members.