Long Toft Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 December 2022

Pupils are happy and say they feel safe. Expectations of behaviour are high and kindness to others is the norm. Pupils know who they can turn to if they are worried. Staff act as good role models, demonstrating thoughtfulness and courtesy. Pupils have an excellent understanding of issues such as racism, homophobia and bullying. They know these actions are unacceptable. Pupils say that on the few occasions when racist and homophobic language is used or bullying occurs, they are quickly dealt with by staff. Pupils are confident that teachers will help stop incidents from reoccurring. Pupils know that difference is something that should be celebrated and everybody should be treated with respect. The curriculum is enriched with many after-school activities and clubs. Pupils speak enthusiastically about the number of clubs they can choose to attend. They enjoy taking on leadership roles, such as the 'Green Fleeces' who support younger pupils at breaktimes. Pupils work with a local football club on a leadership programme to help them confidently take on other leadership roles.

What the school should improve

• In some foundation subjects, plans do not identify the exact knowledge that pupils should know in each year group. Some subject leaders do not have the skills or subject knowledge to be able to do this well. Consequently, what pupils are being taught is not always linked to what they have learned in the past and what they are going to learn in the future. Leaders need to ensure that subject leaders receive training and support to enable them to develop their curriculum more precisely.
• Some pupils with SEND do not get the support they need. For some, the plans that leaders have written that identify their needs and subsequent targets are not precise enough. Actions taken to support needs are not being implemented in the most appropriate way. Consequently, some pupils with SEND are not making the progress they are capable of. Leaders need to ensure that every pupil with SEND has specific targets that exactly match their needs and that the support they receive is appropriate to meeting these targets effectively.

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