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Pupils thrive at this school. They develop excellent learning skills and behaviours that enable them to flourish and succeed. The school is highly ambitious for what pupils will achieve.
Most pupils leave with excellent reading, writing and mathematical skills. They are well prepared for junior school.
The school places high value on knowing every pupil very well.
Staff work closely with parents and carers to understand what pupils enjoy and what they find difficult. They adapt learning to help all pupils address any barriers to progression.
Pupils behave very well and are kind to each other.
Staff regularly praise pupils for what they have ...done well and follow up on pupils' interests, making sure that pupils feel valued as individuals.
Pupils enjoy their learning. The school makes strong use of drama and talking activities, such as debates.
These help pupils develop sophisticated vocabulary and impressive speaking skills.
The school has a systematic programme of developing early skills needed for successful writing, such as good balance and the ability to hold a pencil. The school teaches these to the youngest children through playful activities.
This helps pupils become strong, accurate writers later in the school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a meticulously designed curriculum. Staff have a strong knowledge of what they teach and how they are expected to teach because of effective training over time.
This results in pupils making excellent progress in their learning.
The quality of pupils' learning across the curriculum is very strong, but particularly so in reading, writing and mathematics. Pupils are given targeted, highly effective support if needed to help them achieve well.
Reading is taught using a highly consistent approach. Pupils are taught the precise sounds that they need to learn next. They have lots of opportunities to practise their reading and writing.
Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to a very high standard. They are fully included in all aspects of school life. Staff thoughtfully adapt their work, where needed, to ensure pupils with SEND progress through the curriculum and achieve well.
The Place is a local authority funded, specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND. Pupils who attend this have excellent support to help them engage with education. Staff gain a deep understanding of these pupils and their needs.
They work closely with pupils' permanent schools to help pupils become more confident and to make academic progress.
Children's confidence is developed right from the start. Children in the early years have safe opportunities to take risks and develop problem-solving skills.
They collaborate well, such as building structures together. Pupils continue with this through key stage 1. They enjoy the practical opportunities in the wider curriculum.
This helps them recall knowledge, for example talking confidently about the life of Henry Blogg and how they used the tree stump outside as his lifeboat. Children who find it hard to engage become more confident to join in with whole-class activities as they get older.
There is a focus on the local area, with lots of trips to explore and learn, for example visiting the airport and linking up with local farmers.
The school has made the most of what is available locally and, as a result, created strong links with the community.
The school teaches pupils how to understand and deal with their emotions. They use child-friendly language and pupils confidently talk about how to calm down if they feel 'fizzy'.
These terms originated in The Place, with pupils understanding how their 'guard dog barks' if they are upset or confused. This all helps pupils to behave extremely well. They work hard and are resilient when confronted with challenges.
Pupils have many stories read to them. Some of these are based in settings that are familiar to them. They also read stories that help them to understand more about different countries and cultures.
The school has made sure that pupils also experience traditional stories and rhymes. This work gives pupils a great understanding of life in modern Britain and beyond.
The staff team feels well supported.
The school ensures that whenever changes are made, these are evidence and research based to ensure the greatest impact for pupils. Through the trust, the school shares its expertise with others and gains from the work of experts elsewhere.
