Hazelwood Infant School

Overview

Hazelwood Infant School is described as a "nurturing and inclusive place" where pupils feel "safe, happy, and valued." The inspection highlights a culture of "high expectations" and "strong, supportive working relationships" that foster a calm, purposeful environment. Pupils achieve well across all areas, benefiting from a "well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum" and effective leadership.

Strengths

• Behaviour and attitudes are praised as "Outstanding," with pupils displaying "positive behaviour" and "very positive attitudes to learning."
• Personal development is rated "Outstanding," supported by enriching experiences that build "independence and a respect for differences."
• The teaching of reading is a "particular strength," with well-delivered phonics sessions helping pupils become "successful, confident and fluent readers."
• The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Leaders provide "effective training and support" to staff, who feel cared for and supported.

Areas to improve

• The school must ensure pupils are routinely supported to "remember what they have been taught previously" to help them connect new learning with prior knowledge.
• Leaders should ensure the curriculum provides "regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and embed what they have learned."

Safeguarding

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