Walsh CofE Infant School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Improved and consistent teaching of phonics and early reading.
• Well-trained staff who meet the diverse learning and pastoral needs of pupils with SEND.
• Skilled interactions in early years that balance support with independence.
• Strong subject knowledge among staff and clear explanations of new concepts.
• Rich personal development through enrichment activities, responsibilities, and 'aspirations week'.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Attendance rates, as absence remains high for some pupils including those who are vulnerable.
• The ongoing effectiveness of redefined systems to improve student attendance.
• The impact of the many leadership and staff changes described since the previous inspection.
• The school's use of two unregistered alternative provisions.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and pupils such as safeguarding ambassadors take an active role in promoting safety.

Leaders have high and inclusive ambitions for pupils, and governors and trustees provide effective challenge to maintain school priorities.