A SECONDARY school in Bushey has been officially commended for its standards of teaching and nurturing of a broad and up-to-date curriculum.

The formal praise formed part of a report published by the Office for standards in education (Ofsted), received by Bushey Meads School this week.

The report in which teaching staff were also commended for their levels of regular assessment, management and leadership, follows an official inspection conducted at the school in Coldharbour Lane, Bushey in March (2002).

In its report insectors said: "Teachers plan effectively so that lessons are well structured, leaving time for pupils to reflect on what they have learned.

"One of the clear reasons for good learning is the quality of relationships that exist between teachers and pupils, which leads directly to good attitudes on the part of many pupils."

"The teachers' own energy and interest were also significant factors in encouraging good learning in pupils."

The overall attainment of pupils was noted to have risen since the last inspection in 1997, with the number obtaining Level 5 or above recorded as being well above national average.

June 12, 2002 15:30