Laurieknowe School

Overview

The inspection team found that children are “happy, enthusiastic and confident,” enjoying learning within a supportive environment. Positive relationships between staff and pupils help children feel valued and motivated. The report notes that senior leaders and staff have collaborated effectively to develop approaches to high-quality learning and teaching, which is improving the consistency of children’s experiences.

Strengths

• Children are described as “happy, enthusiastic and confident,” showing “respect, care and kindness” and taking pride in their school.
• “Positive and nurturing relationships” between staff and children ensure pupils feel valued and motivated to learn.
• There are clear “improvements in learning and teaching,” with staff working together to enhance the quality and consistency of learning experiences.
• The nursery class is evaluated as “good” for securing children’s progress, alongside “good” learning, teaching and assessment in both primary and nursery settings.

Areas to improve

• The school must “continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.”
• Teachers should collaborate to “develop further their understanding of national standards across the curriculum.”
• The school needs to “improve approaches to planning for and monitoring children’s progress in learning across the school and nursery.”

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.