Children, staff and parents at South Darley C.E. Primary School were delighted with the findings of the school's SIAMS Church School Inspection, carried out in December 2023.

The report found that South Darley "is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish". Inspectors wrote that "there is a real sense of Christian love and fellowship as you enter South Darley Church of England Primary School. It is intrinsic and in every aspect of the life of the school." They described "an inclusive and caring community where all are valued and treated with respect and kindness", and found that "pupils flourish because they are known as unique individuals and cared for by all staff. As a result, this rural Church school has the feel of a loving family where there is a strong and positive sense of belonging."

Headteacher, Paul Wilde, said 'We are really pleased that the report recognised the many strengths we have in providing for the children in our care, and that everyone is nurtured and valued for their individual qualities. The benefits of a small school like ours is that we know every child really well, creating the feel of a family'.

The inspection followed the school reinterpreting its vision as "living as children of light and in fellowship together". As one child put it: "It means that if we were in a game we would all be on the same team."

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