Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 February 2022

Pupils enjoy being part of what they call the 'F and B family'. Pupils are active members of the school community. They talk enthusiastically about the school's values and what they mean to them. Pupils are kind and respectful, and enjoy taking on responsibilities. For example, older pupils support the children in the Reception class to settle into school well. Pupils encourage each other to be the best they can be. This is both socially and academically. Pupils behave well in lessons and throughout the school. They are keen to do well and listen attentively to staff. They take pride in their work. Pupils enjoy the curriculum and are excited to explain what they have learned. This includes children in the early years. Pupils access a varied and well-thought-out curriculum. Pupils access a wide range of clubs and events, in the local community and further afield. The school's well-developed programme of trips and visits, including visiting local galleries and museums, helps pupils to understand different cultures, religions, and lifestyles. Pupils say that staff care about them. Bullying is rare but if it does happen pupils know who to talk to. Pupils feel safe and understand how to keep themselves safe.

What the school should improve

• Planning and staff training in a few areas of the curriculum are not as well developed as in the other foundation subjects. Pupils are not accessing the same high-quality curriculum in these subjects. Leaders need to ensure they have plans that identify the sequencing and detail that needs to be taught to pupils. Leaders must ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to deliver these subjects to an equally high standard as they do the rest of the curriculum.

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