Hatherley Infant School is a warm and welcoming school. It is highly inclusive. Staff ensure that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. The school has a calm and purposeful learning environment. Disruptions to learning are rare. Pupils understand the expectations for behaviour. They are enthusiastic about the positive rewards and recognition they receive for their behaviour. Pupils are keen to move up the school’s ‘behaviour rocket’ and ‘reach the stars’. Pupils enjoy their learning. They talk positively about school and how they like to learn new things. Pupils enjoy attending a range of extra-curricular clubs. They participate in dodgeball, multi-skills, archery and football. These help pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils are proud to take on responsibilities such as the school council, young interpreters and monitors. The school council helps pupils to learn about democracy and to have a say in how to make the school better. Pupils learn how to become good citizens. They understand the difference between right and wrong. They recognise the importance of listening to others and taking turns. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that, if it happens, there are always adults in school to help them.