Lillian De Lissa Nursery School

Overview

Lillian De Lissa Nursery School is judged to be meeting the "Expected standard" across all inspected categories. The report describes a "multicultural, inclusive and nurturing" environment where children "enjoy their time" and feel "safe and happy." Leaders have established a "clear vision" and maintain "high expectations" for achievement, with governors providing effective oversight and challenge.

Strengths

• Staff create a "warm, nurturing and structured environment" that ensures children feel "secure, valued and ready to learn."
• The curriculum is well-planned with a "shared understanding" among staff, allowing children to "revisit and build knowledge" effectively over time.
• Inclusion is strong, with staff adapting learning so that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities can "participate and progress through the curriculum."
• Attendance is promoted actively, with staff working closely with families to remove barriers, resulting in children attending "frequently."
• Personal development is prioritised, with children learning about "kindness," cultural diversity, and healthy choices through varied enrichment activities.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure staff "consistently develop children's vocabulary effectively" to maximise high-quality interactions, as some learning currently lacks depth in this area.
• Leaders should ensure transitions between activities are calm so that children "consistently follow rules and routines," as some currently do not do so readily.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.