Westoning is a happy and safe place, where pupils flourish. Pupils are keen to learn as soon as they arrive each day. They appreciate the stimulating activities adults plan for them. For example, an Italian themed lunch, to inspire pupils to write a travel brochure on Sicily. These activities motivate pupils to work hard and rise to the adults’ high expectations. Strong routines are established from the moment children join the school in Nursery. These help pupils to learn the school’s high standards of behaviour in their work and play. Pupils focus on a different value each half term, for example, appreciation. They try to act out the values in their day to day lives. Pupils are kind and caring in their relationships with each other. They have a sense of belonging. A positive family ethos permeates the school. Pupils are encouraged to be healthy and active. They are proud of their school’s sporting successes. Some pupils develop leadership skills, by becoming school ambassadors. They meet weekly and consider ways to improve their school. Trips take pupils’ learning beyond the school gates. On a residential trip, older pupils learn to try new things. They develop important skills for the future such as courage, resilience and co-operation.