OFSTED Report

Akeley Wood Junior School

Inspection date: 19 November 2003

The nursery and infant 1 classes of Akeley Wood Junior School provide very good nursery education, with children showing enthusiasm for learning through play. The children are making very good progress towards all early learning goals.

The quality of teaching is very good overall. The staff have a sound understanding of the Foundation Stage; seen through the planning of a wide range of interesting activities. Assessments are used very effectively to establish children's ability on entry and to enable children to continue to make good progress. Staff know children very well, and adjust planning to cover any individual needs and interests, including challenge for the more able children. Staff have the knowledge and experience to support children with special educational needs or who are learning to speak English as an additional language. They encourage all children to take part in all activities, and all children and their contributions are valued.

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Akeley Wood Lower School

Inspection date: 10 November 2003

This is a school with many strengths. It meets nearly all the legislative requirements that have recently been introduced, and is now well placed for further improvements. The head teacher plays an important part in setting the ethos and tone, in ensuring consistency in curriculum coverage and in marking, and in developing the curriculum as syllabuses are revised.

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