Eling Infant School and Nursery

Overview

Pupils “thrive at this highly inclusive school” where they “achieve exceptionally well” and develop a “deep sense of belonging.” The report describes an environment where adults “expertly guide pupils to be able to work independently,” resulting in sustained focus and “exemplary” behaviour.

Strengths

• Staff know pupils well, fostering a “deep sense of belonging” and enabling children to “manage their own feelings and behaviour.”
• Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with “highly effective daily support” ensuring all pupils become “fluent readers who enjoy reading.”
• Skilled staff help pupils improve writing quality by practising “accurate sentences orally before learning to write them.”
• Subject leaders are “highly knowledgeable,” teaching content in a “well-structured order” that allows gaps in knowledge to “close very quickly.”
• A “detailed programme for personal development” helps pupils “flourish” and develop ambitions through initiatives like “try it Tuesdays.”

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”