Loughton Manor First School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils thrive in this energetic school. They live out the school's mantra of 'happy and safe'. They know who to talk to if they have any worries and that staff will help them if they need it. This gives pupils confidence to be themselves. They are keen to talk to adults about their school and consider the school to be kind and welcoming. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra activities. Because families are so well known, the school is able to ensure that potential barriers to participation are addressed to ensure everyone is included. Pupils are joyful. At break and lunchtime, they run, climb and dance. Playing air guitar and the mud kitchen are regular favourites. Equally, when pupils want a quieter break, they read and engage in quiet play together. They quickly settle back into lessons because they enjoy their learning and know the school's routines well. The school is ambitious for all pupils. In lessons, pupils of all ages are eager to learn and use their knowledge. As soon as they enter Nursery, children are taught to communicate effectively. They express themselves well and listen to others with care and attention. Should they have a disagreement with a classmate, they know how to resolve their differences in a mature manner.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, the school has not yet fully realised its vision for how the curriculum will be taught and assessed. Consequently, pupils do not learn as much as they could. The school should continue to implement the curriculum in these subjects so that the essential knowledge and skills that pupils need build securely over time.

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