Everyone receives a warm welcome at St Columba’s Catholic Primary School. Pupils show respect to each other and to adults. Pupils know that it does not matter what your beliefs, background or skin colour are, everyone must be respected. The school creates an environment where pupils feel safe. The school roots its behaviour system in its Catholic ethos. Parents, carers, staff and pupils chose the five virtues that exemplify the school’s behaviour expectations. Pupils know and apply these virtues in their daily behaviour. For example, pupils know that to ‘be wise’ means to pay attention and listen. The school has developed its curriculum since academisation. Leaders make continual refinements to improve pupils’ attainment. The school’s extra-curricular clubs are purposefully selected to develop pupils’ skills, such as by playing board games. Pupils and families access high-quality pastoral support through the school’s nurture and home school support service. Pupils receive effective emotional and practical support. The early years provision enables children from two years old to access activities that stimulate play and exploration. Adults sensitively support children to make choices and play cooperatively. The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘the nest’, provides bespoke learning support for young pupils with communication and interaction needs.