Lons Infant School is a happy, inclusive and welcoming place. Pupils enjoy attending here. They value their learning. Pupils know the school’s six values. These include kindness, cooperation, respect and honesty. Pupils use these well to form good friendships. Pupils ensure that they include others in their games. Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtime. They are polite to each other and to visitors. Pupils have a secure understanding of what bullying is. They say that it is rare. Pupils are confident that staff deal with any such issues quickly and fairly. Pupils feel safe. They know that adults care for them. Books are a prominent feature of the school. High-quality texts are woven through the school’s curriculum. Pupils enjoy reading. However, the teaching of phonics and early reading is not as effective as it could be. Leaders have ensured that pupils learn a broad and balanced curriculum. They expect pupils to achieve highly. However, the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has not been as carefully considered. It is not as effective as it could be.