Lilliput Church of England Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Lilliput is a friendly, safe and nurturing school. The vision of 'loving one another, respecting one another, serving one another' threads its way through all aspects of school life. Pupils say that this guides them to make the right choices. Leaders and staff aim high. They expect pupils to work hard and try their best, and they do. By the time pupils leave Year 2, they are well prepared for junior school both socially and academically. Most pupils listen well and do the right thing. They need few reminders about how to behave. Poor behaviour seldom disrupts learning. Pupils respond positively to praise from adults. They enjoy earning house points to win the behaviour cup. Leaders provide pupils with meaningful opportunities to be responsible, respectful and active citizens. For example, the school council organises charity events for those less fortunate than themselves. Pupils learn to be positive advocates for the school and community they serve. Leaders plan experiences beyond the curriculum to broaden pupils' interests. These include tree planting and watching a 'nest cam' to see local ospreys hatching. Pupils say that learning at Lilliput is fun and exciting.

What the school should improve

• In a few wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not explicitly link what pupils already know with new learning. This means that pupils' knowledge in these subjects is not as well developed as in other areas. Leaders should ensure that the implementation of the curriculum in all subjects allows pupils to make deeper connections with their learning over time.

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