Parkhall Primary School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Parkhall Primary School has successfully addressed the areas for action identified in the previous inspection. The report highlights a "welcoming inclusive environment" where lessons are "effective in progressing the children’s learning." It concludes that "no further follow-up inspection is required," as the school continues to develop its provision in line with its vision.

Strengths

• Lessons observed were "effective in progressing the children’s learning," with teachers ensuring "active engagement" through tasks meeting individual needs.
• The school maintains a "welcoming inclusive environment," where newcomer children are "well integrated and included in the life of the school."
• Planning is "detailed" and "individualised," particularly in specialist provisions, where staff "skilfully adapt planned learning opportunities" for children with complex needs.
• Curriculum co-ordinators are "more confident and assured in leading their areas of responsibility," using data and professional judgement to refine planning.
• The provision for play-based learning (PBL) is "effective," with resources used well to engage children and classroom assistants actively supporting development.

Areas to improve

• The report states that "further opportunities should be provided to embed the practices and share the most effective practice within the school to ensure consistency in the quality of learning experiences for all of the children."

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that "the arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance."