Holmewood Nursery School

Overview

Holmewood Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, where children thrive in a "happy and friendly" environment. Leaders and staff are "ambitious for what children can achieve," ensuring that every child, including those with special educational needs, is "very well prepared for the next stage of their education."

Strengths

• Children feel "valued and are kept safe," separating easily from parents because they "feel secure here."
• The "ambitious Holmewood curriculum" provides "carefully planned learning" with a consistent theme of "growth and change."
• Communication and language development is an "absolute priority," with staff using "explicit modelling" and "key vocabulary" to help children build language incrementally.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported," with needs "quickly identified" and activities expertly adapted.
• There are "close partnerships with families," who are actively involved through activities like "family Fridays" and gardening sessions.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving "up-to-date and regular training" and remaining "vigilant for any signs of abuse or harm."