A SMALL coastal school where the motto 'learning to fly high' is lived through a thoughtful curriculum full of meaningful experiences has been rated good by Ofsted.
Pupils and staff at Fawley Infant School are celebrating the report, which rated the school outstanding in the areas of behaviour and attitudes and personal development.
In their report, published last week following an inspection in January, inspectors noted: "Pupils thrive at this small coastal school.
"In lessons, pupils are enthusiastic and show positive attitudes to their learning. They are inspired by the school’s values, where ‘learning to fly high’ is lived through a thoughtful curriculum that is full of meaningful experiences."
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The report added: “Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum for all pupils (and) have focused on prioritising the teaching of reading to unlock education for all. They have thought carefully about the important knowledge and skills that they want pupils to learn (and) ensure that pupils’ development is enriched in an exemplary way.
"Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Children begin learning phonics as soon as they start school, and teachers help them to read well.
"Staff have expert skills to deliver the school’s phonics programme. They quickly focus on any pupils that begin to fall behind and provide extra help to make sure that they catch up.”
Inspectors also praised the school’s commitment to pupils with special educational needs and their weekly Forest School provision.
The report said: "Experiences help pupils to see a world that is beyond just the digital world of screens and technology."
Zoe Doyle joined the school as Principal in September 2021, in her first headship.
She said: "It is incredibly satisfying to receive this praise from Ofsted. Fawley is a small and incredibly nurturing school and we would welcome new, prospective pupils, from both inside and outside of our catchment area to visit and consider becoming part of our school family.”
The school is part of the Inspire Learning Partnership multi-academy trust which oversees five schools and a nursery with a total of 1,553 pupils and 64 pre-school children.
Parents or carers who would like a tour of Fawley Infant School should call 023 8089 7391.
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