Children in the early years have an excellent start to their education. The school fosters nurturing, professional relationships between staff and children, when they join school. This helps them get settled in quickly. Story time is a thoroughly enjoyed part of the day. Children in the nursery delight in joining in with the sounds, songs and rhymes they encounter when sharing books with the class. Pupils are happy. Pupils meet the school’s high academic expectations. There is a clear and unwavering focus on developing language and communication in both French and English. Pupils are encouraged and helped to become fluent in both languages. From the early years onwards, frequently pupils switch between speaking English and French naturally. Pupils at earlier stages of learning to speak English receive exceptional support. Consequently, they quickly become confident communicators in English. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They take pleasure in helping each other. For example, older pupils enthusiastically volunteer to read to those younger. The school uses the curriculum to teach pupils to be patient and consider others. For example, all pupils from Year 3 onwards learn fencing. The school uses the fencing curriculum to teach pupils important values, such as self-discipline and teamwork.