Alice Model Nursery School

Overview

Alice Model Nursery School is described as a setting where children are “immersed in a world of exciting and interesting learning” and feel safe. The report highlights a “creative and highly ambitious curriculum” that effectively prepares pupils for Reception, supported by staff who are “enthusiastic” and skilled at adapting their approaches. Leaders and governors demonstrate strong oversight, fostering a culture where staff feel “highly valued” and children develop resilience and independence.

Strengths

• Staff use “calming techniques” and positive reinforcement to ensure children behave well and manage their emotions harmoniously.
• The curriculum is “wide ranging” and linked well, with a strong focus on developing “rich language” through stories, songs, and interactive play.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “high-quality training” support, individual plans, and access to a sensory room to aid regulation.
• Leaders maintain “warm relationships” with parents, offering workshops and regular updates to support child development and attendance.
• Pupils benefit from a “huge range of experiences,” including visits to museums, care homes, and concerts, which enrich their personal development.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should build partnerships with other nursery settings to ensure the “exchange of expertise” and improve education across all settings.
• Leaders and governors must ensure “continued improvement” to sustain current standards, particularly for disadvantaged children and those with SEND.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.