Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils are happy, polite and enjoy their learning. They feel safe and cared for by the staff in the school. Pupils have trusted adults they can go to if they are worried. The school has high expectations of what they want pupils to achieve. Pupils live up to these by working hard in their learning. Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes and lunchtimes. They work together to discuss ideas and share their learning. They demonstrate positive attitudes to their education. Pupils learn a broad and balanced curriculum. This helps them to achieve well. Pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their learning. Pupils know, understand and model the schools’ values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. They use these to help them learn and play well together. They show a kind and caring attitude towards each other. For example, ‘smiley face’ ambassadors help pupils on the playground to make friends. Pupils have a range of activities that help them to develop into respectful citizens of the future. They understand about life in modern Britain through the curriculum and wider activities on offer. They enjoy the clubs, visits and visitors that enhance the curriculum and their personal development.