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The emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing of pupils is in good hands after the Beacon Church of England Primary School in Exmouth was given a glowing report by Diocesan inspectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All schools with a religious character, such as Church of England schools, are inspected for the quality of its denominational education and the content of its collective worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These inspections are in addition to Ofsted Inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in the latest Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools Report, Inspector David Hatrey described the school as \u2018thriving\u2019 and that its Christian vision \u2018inspires \u2026(and) shapes improvements and permeates throughout daily life.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pupils, he said, follow the Christian example of \u2018caring for all\u2019 leading them to treat one another with a \u2018high degree of dignity and respect\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He wrote: \u201cThe provision to meet pupils\u2019 social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing is a strength\u2026(and) addresses pupils\u2019 diverse needs, transforming lives and attitudes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaders at \u2018all levels\u2019 were dedicated, committed and lead by example: \u201cThe (school\u2019s) vision nurtures a culture of caring,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c(Christianity) inspires the school and directs its daily life\u2026pupils see themselves as \u2018shepherds\u2019 (and) making a difference to others\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe vision gives clear strategic direction to improvements. It inspires leaders to respond to the growing diverse needs of pupils.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff build relationships with families, addressing persistent absence by providing a secure \u2018fold\u2019 where everyone knows that they are valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pupils know how to identify their emotions, and they share these with adults; while older pupils take on the role of mental health ambassadors, becoming \u2018shepherds\u2019 and offering support to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn impressive range of opportunities allow pupils to discover their talents,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll pupils learn a musical instrument, fully supported by the school. An orchestra, choir and drama productions extend this creative culture. Sporting activities offer experiences where pupils can stand out. This grows self-belief.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collective worship, he said, is inclusive, inspirational and enables \u2018Big\u2019 questions and current affairs to be explored, challenging pupils’ thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, pupils challenged their local member of parliament about the building of new homes that do not have solar panels, while Fairtrade workshops led the school council to challenge the catering company to use appropriately sourced food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And alongside the University of Exeter, pupils designed a video shared with global leaders at the recent climate change conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual pupils have raised the plight of the homeless and the impact of the cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe RE curriculum is broad and diverse\u2026for instance, a unit on humanism deepens awareness of a range of beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPupils show a thoughtful appreciation of worldviews. Families and pupils share how their faith shapes actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis enables pupils to pose their own questions, deepening their awareness of diversity and similarities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded: \u201cThe school has a reputation for the quality of its provision. This (inspection) shows the vision being lived out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Headteacher Anne Billington said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t

\u201cI am delighted that so many strengths of our school were recognised by our inspector. Staff and Governors work hard to support every member of our One Big Beacon Family to live life in all its fullness (John 10:10) and that was clearly recognised in our report.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n \r\n <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":859,"featured_media":64601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-children-families-and-education"],"acf":[],"featured_image":{"ID":64601,"title":"group in garden","alt":"School children in the school garden with Anne 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