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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
- Primary
- Diss IP22 4PU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff read aloud captivates pupils, instilling a love of reading, but phonics teaching needs improvement.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure the curriculum specifies what pupils learn from early years onward, but teaching approaches aren't used consistently.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders should provide further training for staff on consistent use of shared approaches to teaching and assessment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils keenly demonstrate what they know in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers oversee well-thought-out extra support for SEND pupils, using picture-based systems for communication.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally play kindly and behave politely towards others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Dedicated support staff provide effective support in line with the 'pupil passport' for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn about keeping safe and share worries with trusted adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders liaise well with external agencies, ensuring support for vulnerable families.
Parent Feedback: Parent views are gathered through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Leaders consult with parents regarding their child's support and attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: Other than musicality, the extracurricular offer is somewhat limited.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders trained staff in shared approaches to teaching but these are not being used consistently.
Impact on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching practices affect pupils' understanding and recall of knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not consistently teach phonics as leaders expect, affecting pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff receive regular phonics training, but effectiveness varies.
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 116 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 19.9 | 11.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 101 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1