Edenside Primary School

Overview

The inspection found that staff create "highly inclusive and nurturing environments" underpinned by strong school values. Children are described as "confident, eager to learn and attain well," with evaluations for both the primary school and nursery class rated as "good."

Strengths

• Staff work collaboratively to ensure children learn in "highly inclusive and nurturing environments."
• A range of approaches, including the "effective use of digital technology," are used to engage and motivate children.
• Positive steps to raise attainment have resulted in children who are "confident, eager to learn and attain well."
• Evaluations for "Learning, teaching and assessment" and "Raising attainment and achievement" in the primary school are "good."
• Evaluations for "Learning, teaching and assessment" and "Securing children’s progress" in the nursery class are "good."

Areas to improve

• Staff should improve approaches to meeting the needs of all children, including those requiring "increased challenge in their learning."
• Senior leaders need to develop opportunities for staff to work with colleagues to improve their understanding of "national standards."
• Staff should develop a "more accurate understanding of children’s progress."

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary on safeguarding arrangements, focusing instead on learning, teaching, and assessment outcomes.