New Invention Infant School

Overview

New Invention Infant School provides an education where pupils feel "valued, included and cared for" within a "safe and nurturing environment." The report highlights a "positive environment" with strong attendance and behaviour, though it notes that early reading consistency and oracy require further development to ensure all pupils are fully prepared for their next stage.

Strengths

• Attendance is "above national figures" with "persistent absence remains low" due to timely support.
• Pupils "generally behave well" in a "calm and respectful environment" where bullying is not tolerated.
• The curriculum is "broad, balanced and well sequenced," with effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs.
• "Progress in writing is a strength," particularly for pupils with additional needs who receive tailored support.
• The resourced provision is "highly effective," helping pupils with complex needs feel "safe, stimulated and happy."

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure early reading is "taught consistently well" as "too many pupils do not pass the phonics screening check."
• Staff interactions in the early years must better "maximise opportunities for children's language development."
• Leaders should "strengthen the rigour of monitoring cycles" to ensure training impact is consistent and sustained.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" so that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."