Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Overview

The report describes a school where pupils are “extremely proud” and arrive “excited to play and learn” in a “supportive environment.” Leaders and governors are “extraordinarily reflective” and dedicated to providing the “best possible education,” resulting in high achievement and well-being for all pupils.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “ambitious and creative,” with “high-quality stories” and daily phonics lessons ensuring most children become “confident and fluent readers” by Year 1.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “extensive and effective support,” including a “bespoke curriculum” for those with high needs and a dedicated nurture room.
• Behaviour is described as “impeccable,” with classrooms being “calm and purposeful spaces” where relationships are “warm and respectful.”
• Personal development is “extremely well catered for” through an “exceptional programme of enrichment,” including trips, visitors, and themed days that broaden pupils’ horizons.
• Staff appreciate the training offered, and parents hold a “highly positive view” of the support provided to them and their children.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

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