Toftwood Infant School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Toftwood Infant School is an inclusive school. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils strive to meet these expectations. They work hard, enjoy their learning and attend well. Children settle quickly when they join the early years. Staff get to know every child. They establish warm and trusting relationships. Across the school, pupils feel safe. They are confident that the adults in school will help them to sort out any problems they may have. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils strive to earn points and 'Toftwood tokens' for following the 'golden rules'. They know the importance of making the right choices. Pupils enjoy learning together. They play together harmoniously at social times. Pupils who take on roles and responsibilities are proud to do so. Infant pupils join the 'federation council' and are keen to contribute to making important decisions such as choosing clubs that pupils can attend. The 'playground pals' support to make playtime a better, friendlier time. They encourage pupils to get on well with each other and help to ensure that playtimes are a positive experience for all.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is being developed and refined. In these subjects, guidance is not as clear about the knowledge pupils need to learn. Leaders must ensure that planning is as succinct as it is in most areas of the curriculum so that teachers can teach the appropriate knowledge and skills precisely. As a result, pupils will be able to learn successfully and build on previous learning in all subjects and, subsequently, achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum.

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