World's End Infant and Nursery School

Overview

Pupils attend happily and feel safe, supported by "warm and caring relationships" and staff who care about them. The school has "high ambitions" for its pupils, which are largely realised, with strong outcomes in early years and phonics. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and staff support hinder the full potential of some learners and staff well-being.

Strengths

• Pupils are "proud of their school," polite, and show "acceptance and tolerance" of peers who find learning difficult.
• Early years provision is effective, with adults who "skilfully model and repeat language" to support resilience and communication.
• Teachers are "skilled in the teaching of phonics," enabling pupils to read fluently, with extra sessions helping those who fall behind.
• Pupils demonstrate "impressive skills in writing," using "ambitious and interesting vocabulary" accurately.
• A wide variety of clubs, including sports and gardening, allow pupils to "play happily together" during social times.

Areas to improve

• Staff require better training and support to effectively meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• The school must identify "precise knowledge" across all curriculum subjects to prevent gaps in pupils’ learning.
• Leaders need to improve engagement with staff, taking greater account of "staff well-being" and workload to ensure they feel supported.

Safeguarding

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