INSPECTORS praised a school which has focussed on mental health including building a new nurture base.

Children at St Barnabas Church of England VC First and Middle School in Pershore are supported with their mental health and wellbeing, the report found.

Inspectors also praised the school for visiting vulnerable families during lockdown which has built strong relationships.

St Barnabas was given a 'good' rating after a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) visit.

The report stated that "collective worship is at the heart of school life and is an important part of the school day."

Inspector David Dunn said: ''Let all that you do be done in love' greatly impacts the attitudes to learning and behaviour across the school.  These are exemplary.  Pupils treat each other with respect, offering support and friendship when required."

"We are thrilled with the report and extremely proud of all staff, pupils and parents working together to live our values through learning."

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Although the report also outlined areas for development stating the school should "further develop the language for spiritual development in order to provide greater opportunities for personal prayer and reflection."

Inspectors also hope children will be given other opportunities to learn about what worship looks like in other settings. 

But the school was praised for how students treat each other and often offer each other friendship and support. 

The report added: "Older pupils show The National Society (Church of England and Church in Wales) for the Promotion of Education 2022 consideration and care for those in younger years and this is something that parents speak highly of, one commenting that ‘my child was really helped by Year 7 children when she was in Year 1 and was feeling anxious about playtimes’.

"Wellbeing and mental health are strongly supported throughout school.

"A new nurture room and wellbeing team have already supported a number of pupils and adults.

"During lockdown, staff made many visits to vulnerable families, and this has helped with those relationships now school is back. Families have been more understanding of the nurture provision and have accessed it because of those relationships forged during lockdown."

SIAMS is an inspection that takes place in Christian schools and looks at how effective the school's distinctive Christian vision is.