Headteacher describes 'delight' and staffs' tears of happiness after good in all areas Ofsted judgement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School headteacher Elizabeth Maher and Year 6 pupils react to good Ofsted judgement.

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00:00 Okay, so how do you feel about getting the good judgement then?

00:05 I'm delighted. I'm delighted for the whole community of St Joseph's, the staff who are

00:10 incredibly hard working, the children who are a credit to their families, and the families

00:16 who are so supportive of school. I think Ofsted inspectors have recognised and acknowledged

00:21 the many strengths that we have, so I'm really pleased.

00:24 Were there any aspects of the report which pleased you most?

00:27 I would say I think the fact that we have high expectations for all of our children,

00:34 that the curriculum is ambitious, we want our children to do the best that they can.

00:39 Another aspect that really pleased me is the fact that they recognised our school ethos

00:45 as a Catholic school, and they recognised that gospel values underpin all that we do.

00:52 So out of that came the acknowledgement of the children's manners and their respect towards

00:56 their peers, and also to adults in school. So they did acknowledge that we're a very

01:02 warm, caring family environment.

01:05 What was the reaction of the staff when you told them about the good judgement?

01:08 Staff were really pleased. We did have some tears as well, but tears, you know, happy

01:14 tears. I think it was a real affirmation about their dedication and their commitment, because

01:21 they're incredibly hard-working, so I'm really proud to lead such a wonderful team.

01:27 Okay then Heidi, how does it feel to know you've come to a good school then?

01:32 It's nice to know that they're in the Ofsted report, that they were good, because I think

01:38 it is a really good school. I was quite happy to know that they were a good school.

01:44 What's the best thing for you about coming to this school?

01:48 I like how there's lots of after-school clubs and things for us to do, so there's a lot

01:57 of choice. So lots of things.

02:02 Okay then Ian, what's the best thing about coming to school for you?

02:04 Probably all the staff around you, trying to keep you safe and to make you do your best

02:09 in everything.

02:10 And do you enjoy the lessons?

02:12 Yes.

02:13 What's your favourite lesson?

02:14 Maths and RE.

02:15 So is the good judgement really deserved?

02:18 Yes.

02:19 - Yep. - Yep.

02:20 Thank you.