Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Pupils thrive at this "vibrant and cheerful" school, where they feel valued and develop confidence through strong relationships with staff. The inspection found high expectations for achievement, including for those with special educational needs, resulting in pupils who are "happy and keen learners" meeting expectations well.

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as "ambitious and well-sequenced," with staff using secure subject knowledge to help pupils understand and relate new learning to prior knowledge.
• Reading is a top priority, featuring a "consistent and effective approach" to phonics where staff quickly address mistakes and provide timely support for those needing assistance.
• Pupils demonstrate high levels of resilience and confidence, particularly when "taking and managing their own risks" during outdoor play and engaging in diverse activities.
• Staff act decisively to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing appropriately adjusted work to help them access the full curriculum successfully.
• Parents are "highly supportive," expressing confidence that their children are safe and well looked after by staff who "genuinely care."

Areas to improve

• The school should evaluate changes to the curriculum in subjects where new arrangements are still being embedded, to ensure they have the desired impact on pupils’ deep knowledge.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."