Christ Church First School is a nurturing, close-knit community. All pupils, including those that arrive at different points in the school year, are welcomed in and greeted warmly. Pupils arrive at school with smiles on their faces, happy to see their friends, staff and Rusty, the school dog. Pupils behave well. They look forward to their weekly ‘star assembly’ where they can earn awards for positive behaviour and are encouraged to be ‘the best that they can be’. Pupils also speak enthusiastically about their roles as worship leaders and playground buddies. Pupils are respectful of differences. They enjoy learning about people who may have different beliefs to their own. This learning is supported through well planned visits to different places of worship. Pupils look out for one another. Both pupils and staff are mindful of the needs of individuals. This helps pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to feel valued and achieve well. Pupils say they feel safe and that adults are always on hand to help them with any problems they have.