Langtons Infant School & Nursery

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They encourage pupils to aim high and to do their best. As a result, pupils engage positively in learning and are motivated to explore new things. The atmosphere in the school is friendly and caring. This is because adults teach pupils to show kindness towards each other. Pupils share any concerns with staff, who keep them safe. Staff take pupils' concerns seriously and deal with them promptly. Leaders are diligent in their efforts to improve pupils' attendance. Clear systems are in place to check and follow up reasons for pupils' absence or lateness. Leaders are relentless in communicating with parents and carers about the importance of pupils attending school regularly. Pupils are proud of their school. They welcome discussions on how they can contribute to the life of the school, through roles such as school councillors. Many parents shared the view that the school goes above and beyond in helping their families. Parents of children with SEND appreciated the time and support leaders give.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the implementation of the curriculum is not fully secure. Leadership in these subjects is at an early stage of checking the quality of teaching. The school should make sure that it develops subject leaders' expertise and confidence in supporting teachers in implementing the curriculum effectively.
• Outcomes for pupils in Year 2 last year were very low in reading. Leaders must ensure that changes made to the teaching of early reading are fully implemented so that outcomes for pupils improve swiftly.

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