Toddington St George Church of England School

Overview

The report states that pupils at Toddington St George ‘let their light shine’ and are happy, achieving well with high levels of involvement in their learning. Leaders have designed a clear curriculum from Nursery to Year 4, ensuring staff teach confidently and focus on key vocabulary. The school fosters a caring environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and included, with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Strengths

• Pupils are taught to be ‘respectful, ready and safe’, with bullying rarely occurring and staff acting quickly to resolve issues.
• The reading curriculum is delivered effectively, with staff trained to teach phonics consistently well, enabling most pupils to read well.
• Children in the early years benefit from an engaging curriculum and are introduced to a wide range of vocabulary linked to the world around them.
• Pupils with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life, accessing the same curriculum through specific resources and reminders.
• Leaders place great emphasis on personal development, with school values of ‘love, respect, perseverance and thankfulness’ threading through daily life.

Areas to improve

• In some foundation subjects, assessment is not always effective, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge of basic concepts before moving to more complex learning.
• Opportunities to explore cultural and religious diversity are limited, meaning pupils lack confidence in their knowledge of other cultures compared to other strands of diversity.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confident and well trained to identify risks, and leaders ensuring vulnerable families access necessary support.