Granville Plus Nursery School

Overview

Granville Plus Nursery School is described as a place where children love attending, supported by a "great sense of community" and a motto of ‘growing hearts, minds and community’. The report highlights that adults know children and families well, providing a "safe and positive start to their learning" within an atmosphere that is "joyful and calm".

Strengths

• Children respond to "high expectation" and participate actively in imaginative activities, showing kindness and respect for one another.
• The school has designed an "ambitious new curriculum" that helps children secure knowledge sequentially, with teachers explaining concepts clearly.
• Leaders prioritise early reading and language development, fostering a "love of reading" where children enthusiastically join in with songs and stories.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully supported" and achieve successfully, gaining confidence in communication.
• Staff are "proud to work at the school" and feel supported, while governors bring a "wealth of skills and experience" to their roles.

Areas to improve

• The report states that "on occasions, opportunities to teach aspects of the curriculum... are missed" and staff do not always make the most of activities to deepen understanding.
• The school must ensure staff "fully embed the curriculum expectations" and utilise all interactions to help children consolidate what they know.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff identify concerns promptly and children go to trusted adults without hesitation.