Westfields Infant School

Overview

Westfields Infant School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "caring school that pupils enjoy coming to," where learners are "fully engaged in their learning" and achieve well. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, ensuring there is "no interruption to learning," while fostering strong relationships that allow pupils to share concerns comfortably.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "broad, balanced and engaging," with knowledge building over time from the early years.
• Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and effectively address misconceptions to ensure pupils understand new learning.
• Reading is a clear priority, with staff acting as "experts in teaching early reading and phonics" and providing daily support for those who struggle.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "personalised support" and appropriate adaptations to access the same curriculum as their peers.
• "Pastoral support for pupils and their families is a strength," underpinned by strong relationships with parents and carers.

Areas to improve

• In some subjects, the school must ensure pupils benefit consistently from tasks that enable them to "move their learning on," particularly for those ready for more demanding work.
• Teachers need the knowledge and skills to design tasks that allow pupils to "apply their knowledge and deepen their learning," as some currently do not achieve as well as they could.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.