Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy

Overview

Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy is described as a place where pupils thrive, with high expectations and a strong focus on personal development. The report highlights that pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, exhibiting exemplary behaviour and a deep sense of pride in their learning and school community.

Strengths

• Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, showing "utmost respect for staff and each other" and taking care of one another.
• There is a "sharp focus on pupils’ personal development," ensuring children are "very well prepared for life in modern Britain."
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported" to access the same learning as their classmates.
• Staff are "proud to work at Streetsbrook," and leaders have managed recent staffing changes well to limit impact on pupils.
• Parents and carers are "overwhelmingly supportive," appreciating the "fully inclusive environment in which all children flourish."

Areas to improve

• Leaders must ensure staff deliver the new phonics scheme "consistently well" to address current variability in teaching approaches.
• Leaders should ensure pupils falling behind in reading receive "precisely targeted teaching" and high-quality support to catch up quickly.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to report concerns and leaders robustly following up to ensure pupils are safe.