Haymerle School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 December 2021

Haymerle is a happy school. Staff know pupils and their families well. They make sure that pupils are safe and well cared for. Pupils respond well to the high expectations set by leaders and staff. Pupils are well supported to communicate effectively. Staff work closely with other agencies to ensure that pupils improve their language and communication skills. They also encourage pupils to become increasingly independent in their learning. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it by helping pupils to cope with any anxieties they may have. This means that any relationship issues do not escalate. Pupils behave well. Leaders make decisions based on what is best for pupils. This is at the centre of the school's ethos. Extra support for pupils who have high levels of need is always on hand. This helps pupils to enjoy school and achieve well. Pupils have enjoyed activities in the community which help them to develop their understanding of the world. Some of these activities have stopped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders have made plans to restart these.

What the school should improve

• Leaders give a high priority to teaching reading. They plan to change the phonics programme that they deliver. Leaders should ensure that staff are fully trained to deliver a new early reading programme in order to maintain their current high standards.
• The school has curriculum plans in place for PE. However, staff have not received training to implement these plans. Due to the disruption caused by COVID-19, this training was interrupted, as face-to-face training was paused. Leaders should ensure the intended programme of staff development supports staff to teach PE as effectively as other subjects.

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