Turnfurlong Infant School

Overview

Turnfurlong Infant School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and inclusive" environment where pupils feel "happy and safe." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful ethos" with "exemplary conduct" and high levels of respect among pupils. Leaders maintain "high expectations," fostering a strong love for learning from the nursery stage through to Year 2.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "meticulously designed" with "thoughtful connections" between subjects, ensuring pupils achieve highly in most areas.
• Reading is central to provision, with a "well established" phonics programme that is "expertly delivered" by well-trained staff.
• Children in the early years receive a "first-class education" with high-quality interactions and a focus on essential language and social skills.
• Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with opportunities to learn about safety, diversity, and community involvement, such as fundraising for local causes.
• Staff feel "valued" and supported regarding workload, while governors provide "effective challenge" to leaders.

Areas to improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, pupils do not routinely revisit prior learning, causing some to struggle with recalling previous knowledge. The school must ensure "deliberate opportunities to revisit and use prior learning are consistently in place across the whole curriculum."

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.