Hartland is a unique and vibrant place filled with the energy of inquisitive minds and with a strong and experienced staff and leadership team. We understand that an outstanding education is not merely characterised by achieving good grades. It is defined by a combination of top-quality academic provision and an expansive enrichment programme designed to provide multiple pathways to success within a safe and warm environment.
" The Principal and the Leadership Team effectively oversee daily operations, creating an environment conducive to both students’ wellbeing and academic success. Experienced teaching staff benefit from both internal and external professional training opportunities. "
" Teachers show strong subject knowledge and understanding of how students learn best. Lessons are structured with clear objectives. Individual needs are met in the most effective lessons through support and challenge. High expectations and questioning develop students’ critical thinking skills although their independent learning skills are less well developed. "
" Teachers use highly effective strategies to meet students’ diverse learning needs. In these lessons, teachers provide specific levels of challenge and support. "
" Leaders at all levels effectively establish a shared vision and clear strategic direction with a focus on care, wellbeing, improvement and inclusivity "
" Excellent relationships between students and their teachers contribute significantly to the overall friendly, respectful and harmonious environment in the school. "
" Assessment systems accurately identify students’ starting points and teachers use this information to set achievable and ambitious targets. Whole school tracking systems and student passports provide detailed information to help inform and refine the support that students are receiving. "
" The rich and stimulating curriculum in each phase and its adaptation to meet the needs of all students. "
" Attainment and progress are now very strong across the school in English, mathematics and science. "
" In all phases, students engage in the learning process in a sustained and enthusiastic manner. Students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. They are focused, engaged and responsible learners. "
" Students’ attitudes to work are mature. They are conscientious, and the oldest students have a serious approach to thinking about what they want to do in the future. "
" Most students participate in an extensive range of extra-curricular, enterprise and creative activities. Innovation and entrepreneurship are promoted successfully through enrichment opportunities and class projects. As a result, students are increasing their personal, creative, leadership and sporting skills. "
" Students demonstrate a robust work ethic, innovation, and entrepreneurship through financial literacy pilots, presentation and community engagement. "
" Governors and school leaders ensure that there is a highly inclusive ethos which welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities into the school. The well-qualified and experienced inclusion team ensure that teachers and support staff usually implement high-quality and inclusive teaching practices. "
" The wellbeing policy underpins an extensive programme to support a vibrant and harmonious school community. Leaders have a comprehensive understanding of wellbeing needs based on survey data and informally gathered information from teaching staff, students, and parents. "
" Students actively demonstrate a shared understanding of the school’s ethos and Islamic values, as shown in their active participation in charity and contributions to Islamic events. "
" Almost all teachers are successful in prioritising wellbeing and creating classroom environments where students show very high levels of happiness and connection to their school community. "
" Communication channels and periodic reporting to parents ensure that they are well-informed about their children's academic, personal, and social development "
" Leaders have been very skilful in encouraging active parental participation in school events. The valuable insights from parents, particularly through the ‘Hartland Friends’ and the parents’ executive helps to contribute to the school's collaborative initiatives within the community. "
" International Day emphasises the school's commitment to diversity, reflected in collaborative projects, volunteering, and participation in championships "
" Students demonstrate outstanding attitudes to learning, with exemplary behaviour, motivation and respect. "
" Children in Foundation Stage and students elsewhere display outstanding attitudes towards learning self-discipline and motivation. Older students serve as role models for younger ones and act as mentors to support them. "
