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Ofsted
The school was inspected on 6th - 7th November 2019. The outcome of the inspection is that the school has been judged as ‘Good’.
Pupils at St Louis Catholic Academy enjoy coming to school. Leaders and the trust are passionate about making sure that all pupils feel safe and welcome. They believe that pupils learn best when they care for each other and get on well. Pupils flourish within the school’s strong ethos.
Please follow the links below to see our most recent inspection report in full:
Ofsted Report - November 2019
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RE Inspection
British Values Statement
In November 2014, the Department for Education declared that all schools must actively promote British Values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs. This includes challenging pupils, parents or staff who express opinions contrary to fundamental British values. St. Louis Academy actively promotes these British values through the opportunities listed below.
Democracy
At St. Louis Catholic Academy, children are encouraged to become thoughtful individuals, with opinions which are valued and considered. To acknowledge that they can influence outcomes, and to develop democratic skills and knowledge, children participate in the knowledge and understanding process of voting for House Captains, school Councillors, class reps and charity days. Historical democratic decisions, including opportunities to debate these are part of the Humanities Curriculum. Views of Parents and carers are a valued aspect of our decision-making process. We hold drops ins, a Food Panel influencing menus, Parent Surveys, Curriculum meetings and we try to listen and act upon feedback.
Rule of Law
The Behaviour Policy at St. Louis Catholic Academy is explicit regarding the rules and expectations expected of all children. Children are clear that rules are essential to maintain safety and order; for self, others and the environment. In school, children are taught that sanctions and consequences will be enforced if the rules are not adhered to and by implication this extends to life in modern Britain as a whole. Children will also consider the Rule of Law more specifically during ‘Drugs and Alcohol Education’ and through visits to the school by our local Police Community Support Officers.
Individual Liberty
From a very young age, children are actively encouraged to consider their opportunities and to recognise how to make choices which are right for them and those around them. The school seeks to create a positive learning environment in which children develop the confidence to voice their opinion and know it will be respectfully considered and valued.
Mutual Respect
The school Mission Statement is rooted in respect for self, others and the world around us. Reciprocal respect is therefore at the heart of our school community and involves children, parents and staff. From Nursery to Year 6, children are expected to develop respect for their peers along with the readiness to acknowledge that we are all unique, with individual qualities, which are respected. Celebration Assemblies and Star of the Week presentations are open to parents, where a wide range of academic, sporting, musical and community achievements are celebrated. PE competitions, RE and charity days also provide opportunities for children to extend their development of Mutual Respect by working with and supporting others from communities and backgrounds different to their own.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
All children are taught to be understanding, respectful, accepting and tolerant of people of other religions, race, culture or ethnicity. Discriminatory behaviour at St. Louis Academy is not accepted and will be challenged should they arise. Children know to report cases of discrimination to ensure it is dealt with immediately. The school’s RE curriculum provides comprehensive teaching of other faiths and beliefs, encouraging the children to identify how we are similar and learning that where there are differences, these are an enriching feature of life in our school and in modern Britain as a whole.
(Reference: Improving the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of pupils: supplementary information, DfE, November 2014)
Equality Objectives
At Louis Catholic Academy acknowledges the Equality Act (2010) and the Public Sector Equality Duty (2011). We understand our duty to every member of the school community to ensure they feel safe, secure, valued and of equal worth. At St Louis Catholic Academy, equality is a key principle for treating all with respect and dignity and exercising our duty in relation to the nine protected characteristics. We believe that equality at our school should permeate all aspects of school life and is the responsibility of every member of the school and wider community.
St Louis Academy is committed to ensuring quality of provision throughout the school community. We promote equality and this includes working to
- Ensure the curriculum reflects inclusion and diversity, and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain. Our books are selected especially to reflect the diversity of the community that we all live in.
- Identify the needs of all learners in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Promote an ethos and culture in the school in which everyone is welcomed and respected as individuals.
- Ensure that staff recruitment complies with the Equality Act and that all staff are aware of and follow the school’s Equality Policy.
- Ensure that discriminatory behaviour is not tolerated.
- Teach children tolerance through our modelling of this and discussions.
- Maintain positive partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community through consultation and involvement of the school community.
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