Low Hall Nursery School

Overview

The report describes a nursery where children “clearly love coming” and are “extremely well prepared for the move to primary school.” Leaders have established “very clear and ambitious curriculum goals,” resulting in high achievement across all areas of development.

Strengths

• Staff are “highly trained” and “particularly good at helping children’s language and communication to develop.”
• The school’s approach to teaching storytelling is a “particular strength,” helping children build language skills effectively.
• Leaders use precise “milestones” to track progress, allowing staff to focus on “interacting and extending children’s learning” rather than excessive paperwork.
• There is a “wealth of expertise in identifying and meeting the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”
• Children demonstrate “exemplary behaviour” and learn to “cooperate with others and solve problems” through positive relationships.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”