Hatchside School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Staff take the time to get to know the pupils well and build positive working relationships. When children begin in the Nursery, or if pupils join the school part way through their primary education, careful planning enables them to settle quickly. Pupils trust the adults they work with, and this helps them to feel safe in school. The school has high expectations for all pupils and is working effectively to establish these aspirations through recent changes to the school's curriculum. Leaders are reflective and identify where aspects of the school's work need further strengthening. Pupils' behaviour is calm. Pupils are encouraged to think positively about themselves, and to understand and respect the cultures and backgrounds of others in their school. During weekly event days, pupils' achievements, such as 'wow' moments, are celebrated and cultural differences of pupils and staff are explored. Parents and carers appreciate the communication they receive from the school. They said that the opportunities to come into school, to meet other parents and to understand how they can support their children's learning at home is helpful. One parent typically commented, 'I will forever be grateful to this school. They work hard every day to provide the best care for all the children.'

What the school should improve

• In some instances, pupils' learning is not personalised as precisely as it could be to meet their needs fully. This means that sometimes, pupils' learning does not build on what they already know in a logical sequence. The school should sharpen and refine goal setting and ensure that all pupils' learning is tailored to their specific learning needs.
• Sometimes, the school's ambitious intentions for the curriculum, pupils' behaviour, and communication are not securely implemented in practice by all staff. The school should ensure that all staff have the resources and expertise needed to strengthen communication, support behaviour and implement the curriculum as intended.

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