Freegrounds Infant School
Southampton
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GG, SO30 0GG
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Inspection summary
Freegrounds Infant School continues to be a good school where pupils are at the heart of a warm and vibrant environment. Staff have high expectations for both behavior and achievement, and the curriculum is well-designed with reading as its central focus.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Adoption of 'Rights of the Child' values that promote a keen sense of equality and acceptance.
- Reading is prioritized with a recently introduced phonics programme and ambitious vocabulary used from the start of early years.
- Strong provision for personal development, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
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- Consistency in the delivery of the phonics programme, as some staff require additional training to improve subject knowledge.
- The precision of identified knowledge and vocabulary in a minority of subjects to help pupils remember key ideas better.
- The matching of independent reading books to pupils' specific reading abilities as older books are being replaced.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by thorough recruitment checks and tenacious follow-up on concerns with external agencies.
Leadership
Leaders and governors work together effectively to maintain a good standard of education while remaining mindful of staff workload and welfare.
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
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Attendance
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Absence rate
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Persistent absence
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