Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is described as an "inclusive and friendly school" where pupils are "proud to attend." The report highlights a "purposeful and happy environment" in the early years and notes that leaders have a "clear picture of the school’s strengths." While most aspects of provision meet the expected standard, the early years and inclusion are rated at a strong standard.

Strengths

• The early years provide a "purposeful and happy environment" where children are "very well prepared for Year 1."
• Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "highly effective," with staff identifying barriers "swiftly."
• Behaviour is characterised by "kindness and respect," with bullying being "rare" and dealt with quickly.
• Staff are "highly knowledgeable" and create "positive vibrant hives" of focused learning.
• Pupils benefit from a "broad curriculum" and enthusiastic participation in clubs and outdoor learning.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must "continue their work to further increase attendance rates" for disadvantaged pupils and other groups.
• Leaders should ensure pupils, especially those disadvantaged, have more opportunities to "write across the curriculum" to close attainment gaps.
• Some aspects of personal, social and health education knowledge are "not always as secure as it could be."

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."