Learning
“In particular, the purpose of learning is always made clear and relationships between staff and pupils are positive and encourage learning .... The needs, circumstances and interests of all of the pupils are known very well by the staff who show their value of the personal qualities, efforts and participation of the pupils” – OFSTED inspection report, November, 2010.
Our pupils benefit from small class sizes, allowing us to really understand and cater for the individual needs of each child.
There is a broad, creative and challenging curriculum which, as the school inspectorate found, promotes pupils’ enjoyment and their interest in learning. Children are encouraged to ask questions and share in the planning stages of a topic. Resulting work is displayed in the school and in the local church. This enquiry-based curriculum engages children so that they positively enjoy learning.
”There is usually a good balance of teaching and opportunities for pupils to learn for themselves. Pupils enjoy problem-solving and chances to discuss their thoughts with a partner“ – OFSTED report.
We have had very good results in reading and writing in national SAT tests, which place us in the top quarter of Norfolk Schools and well above average levels for the entire country.
There is now a strong focus on maths teaching and learning, vigorously supported by parents and Friends of the school who have provided funding for improved resources (including an excellent home/school Parent Maths scheme to improve our homework) in this centrally-important area of our work.
Foreign language teaching is also an established feature of life here. Last year, after a language course in Wells-next-the-Sea, Year 5 children could be found greeting the Head in French, Spanish, Punjabi and Latin!
Hindringham Primary has very good IT provision, with computers, laptops and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.
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