Validation report of Vale Juniors says morale is high

VALE Junior School's head teacher is driving positive change, its latest validation report has said.

It follows the announcement that Gary Hind will be taking on the running of Vale Infants in a merger of the two schools.

'This has inevitably meant changes, including the raising of expectations about teaching and its impact on pupils' learning,' the report said.

'Morale is good and staff are rising to new challenges and opportunities with enthusiasm.

'Senior and middle leaders are developing their roles and increasing the use of data to support their growing involvement in monitoring activities.'