The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln

Overview

The St Faith’s Church of England Infant and Nursery School continues to be a "good school," described as having a "real family feel" where pupils are proud to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations rooted in values such as "friendship, respect, compassion, service in the community, trust and justice," ensuring pupils behave well and develop into responsible citizens.

Strengths

• Reading is prioritised with a "consistent approach," ensuring pupils who fall behind receive timely support and "enjoy reading."
• The early years provide a strong start, with children learning to work "independently and collaboratively" and developing resilience.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through lesson adaptations that enable them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
• Behaviour is managed effectively, with pupils using "regulation stations" to calm themselves and knowing how to behave in different areas, such as the "peace garden."
• Leaders care for staff wellbeing, considering workload issues and providing effective support from the local authority.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of subjects, there is "too much content," leading to missed material and "gaps in pupils’ knowledge"; subject leaders must make the curriculum manageable.
• Some teachers in a few subjects "lack subject knowledge and, as a consequence, confidence," meaning learning is not always clear; subject leaders should provide more targeted support and training.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture" where staff identify risks, reporting systems are "rigorous and robust," and pupils know they can always speak to a "trusted adult."