The Mead Infant and Nursery School

What inspectors noted positively.

• High priority placed on pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
• Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Strong performance in phonics screening check outcomes.
• Decisive action by leaders to ensure attendance remains at or above the national average.
• Inclusive environment where pupils from the resourced provision integrate seamlessly.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Consistency in how staff check for pupils' misconceptions during lessons.
• The ongoing development of the teaching of writing across the school.
• How classroom activities are designed to deepen pupils' thinking and understanding.
• The progress of refinements to the curriculum in specific subjects.

The safeguarding standards are met, with an established culture where safeguarding is considered everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.

Leaders and governors have an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement, prioritising staff wellbeing and professional learning.