High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

There is a positive culture in this inclusive school. Pupils are recognised and celebrated as individuals. They learn to understand themselves and others. They refer to their school family as a community. Pupils know their school rules. They learn the meaning of self-control as being the 'conscious control over their behaviour'. This helps the school to be a calm and welcoming environment. In lessons and around the school, adults set high expectations. This means that pupils are polite and treat each other with respect. They understand bullying and explain that it is being unkind to the same person over and over again. They know to talk to adults in class if they are worried. Pupils are confident that adults deal with any bullying if it happens. Pupils feel safe. Poor attendance is a high priority for leaders. There are signs that their work with families and the measures put in place are having a positive impact. Leaders are passionate about improving life opportunities for their pupils. Multilingual staff use the 'Woodlands Base' room to bring people together. They promote understanding and celebrate all cultures and faiths. Leaders offer adult learning in, for example, digital skills. They share key messages with parents, such as oral hygiene and how to read with their child. Everyone works together 'to be the best they can be'.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of subjects, some pupils struggle to make deeper connections between new learning and learning from previous years. This means that pupils learn in isolation and struggle to connect key knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are delivered in a way that allows pupils to connect their knowledge and use it fluently to develop their understanding.

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