Castle Vale Nursery School

Overview

Castle Vale Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, described as an "exceptional, happy place, where children flourish." The report highlights a "rich and exciting curriculum" that ensures children are well prepared for their next stage in education, with leaders demonstrating high expectations for social, emotional, and academic achievement.

Strengths

• The curriculum is "carefully organised" to embed learning steps, with the local authority citing the school as an example of "strong practice."
• Staff identify and meet children’s needs "extremely well," including providing effective adaptations for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• There is a "sharp focus on developing children’s communication and language skills," with staff adept at modelling precise vocabulary.
• Children’s behaviour is "exemplary," conducting themselves with care and consideration while learning to play collaboratively.
• Governors are "very effective," setting a clear strategic direction and knowing the school and community "exceptionally well."

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.