Hazeldene School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Pupils enjoy attending Hazeldene School. They see it as a special place where everyone shows kindness and mutual respect. Pupils understand the school's core values, such as perseverance, resilience and ambition. They strive to live these out in their day-to-day lives. Pupils value the school routines and follow the rules. This makes the school a calm and well-ordered place to be. Pupils know that their safety and well-being is of paramount importance to school staff. They know who to talk to if they have a concern. They typically agree that 'If anything goes wrong a teacher will always fix it; no one needs to worry.' Pupils are knowledgeable about how to maintain positive relationships with others in their lives, including how to resolve disagreements. They are sensitive towards the opinions of others. Pupils strive to meet the school's high expectations for their all-round achievement. From their start in the early years, pupils learn to concentrate well. Pupils across the school work hard. They are enthusiastic about their learning. Pupils achieve well across an ambitious curriculum which includes well-planned enrichment activities. For example, they enjoy their work to support selected charities as part of the school's drive to promote service in the community.

What the school should improve

• Younger pupils occasionally do not receive the extra practice and support they need to form letters correctly and develop fluent handwriting. This hampers their ability to communicate what they know through their writing. The school must ensure that timely additional support in early writing is routinely identified and provided, so that pupils are well prepared for the next stages of the curriculum.

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