The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School

Overview

The report describes a school with a "kind and respectful ethos" where pupils are "caring and well mannered" and enjoy attending. Leaders are "ambitious for all pupils," resulting in strong achievement, particularly in phonics, within a "calm and orderly" environment.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from "warm, positive relationships" with staff and achieve well, especially in reading and phonics.
• Staff provide "precise, bespoke plans" for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve well."
• The curriculum is "well sequenced" and prepares pupils effectively for their transition to junior school.
• Teachers possess "strong" subject knowledge and present information clearly, with regular checks on pupil learning.
• Pupils develop an age-appropriate understanding of British values and feel safe, knowing there are "trusted adults" to talk to.

Areas to improve

• Strengthen assessment processes in some subjects to better identify gaps in pupils’ retention of key knowledge over time.
• Support all subject leaders to monitor and evaluate their subjects skilfully, as monitoring is not yet effective across all areas.
• Create a richer environment in the nursery to better support children’s learning and the new Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."