Convent of Mercy Nursery School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that the nursery has addressed previous concerns, with the quality of provision and leadership now rated as "good". The school demonstrates the "capacity to identify and bring about improvement in the interests of all the learners" following external support and staff development.

Strengths

• The "quality of provision is now good", with staff effectively using observations to inform future planning.
• Leadership and management are "now good", supported by enhanced staff understanding of self-evaluation.
• The arts programme provides "good opportunities to create and respond to music" and express ideas.
• Staff ask "open-ended questions" to develop children’s language, thinking skills, and purposeful play.
• Improved outdoor play planning has positively impacted staff interactions and children’s play experiences.

Areas to improve

• Develop planning to "identify more clearly the role of the adult within the short-term planning".
• Clarify "progression in learning within the long- and medium-term planning".
• Model language and role-play more sufficiently to enhance children’s imagination and confidence.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific findings or a rating regarding safeguarding.