Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery

What inspectors noted positively.

• Warm relationships and a culture of kindness throughout the school.
• Systematic and consistent phonics teaching that begins in early years.
• Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they are fully involved in school life.
• High staff confidence in leadership and a positive approach to workload management.
• Wide range of popular pupil responsibilities, including play leaders and librarians.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Consistency of the new curriculum approach across all subjects besides English and mathematics.
• Development and evaluation of the impact of recently reorganised subject content.
• The progress of the library's development phase and its book choices.
• Strategic oversight by the school strategy board regarding non-core subjects.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff and a curriculum that teaches pupils how to stay safe both offline and online.

Leaders at all levels demonstrate ambition for the school and have carefully managed a transition in leadership and curriculum while maintaining stability.