Holywood Nursery School

Overview

This follow-up inspection confirms that Holywood Nursery School has “addressed well the areas for action” identified in previous reviews. The report highlights a “child-focused programme of learning” that effectively supports children’s development, resulting in a conclusion that “no further follow-up inspection is required.”

Strengths

• Children “engage enthusiastically in focused play” and are “confident in trying new experiences.”
• Staff plan learning opportunities with “clear learning intentions” that reflect children’s interests and prior learning.
• There is strong parental engagement, with parents reporting they are “content with the learning opportunities” and praising “supportive and approachable staff.”
• Staff work “collegially” on self-evaluation, leading to improvements in the quality of indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Children demonstrate good progress in early literacy and numeracy, with many able to “write their own names” and count accurately.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies one area for consideration: staff have identified the need to “improve further the outdoor learning areas to enhance the children’s learning experiences.”

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that “arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance.”