Regent Farm First School

Overview

Regent Farm First School is described as a "happy, nurturing, secure and supportive place to learn" where pupils behave well and respect others. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders ensuring children leave well prepared for the next stage of their education. Parents are overwhelmingly positive, noting that their children feel "seen and supported" by staff.

Strengths

• The curriculum provides a "good start to children’s formal education," with a "strong foundation in literacy and numeracy" in the early years.
• Teachers make lessons "interesting and enjoyable," fostering an atmosphere where "enthusiasm for learning is evident in all areas of the school."
• Pupils with special educational needs are "fully integrated into the life of the school," attending lessons and trips with their peers.
• Staff effectively support reading development, ensuring most pupils read well for their age by the end of Year 1 and providing help for those who fall behind.
• Leaders and staff work well together, with governors who are "knowledgeable and support the school well."

Areas to improve

• Teachers of some foundation subjects lack sufficient subject knowledge, meaning pupils are not always supported or challenged as well as they could be, which limits progress in these areas.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being clear about their responsibilities to keep pupils safe.