Mcarthur Nursery School
BELFAST, BT5 4FE · Belfast · nursery school
What ETI said about Mcarthur Nursery School
Overview
This follow-up inspection confirms that McArthur Nursery School has successfully addressed previous areas for improvement, resulting in "good" outcomes for learners and quality of provision. The report highlights that external support and staff development have enabled the school to demonstrate the "capacity to identify and bring about improvement."
Strengths
- Learner outcomes are "good," with children displaying confidence, enthusiasm, and "high levels of perseverance" during collaborative play.
- The "quality of provision is now good," featuring a more systematic cycle of planning, observation, and assessment that supports a "child-led approach."
- Leadership and management are "good," with staff working collegially and using consultation with stakeholders to inform the School Development Plan.
- Staff capacity has been built through external support and visits to other settings, leading to improved short-term planning and self-evaluation processes.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that the school has addressed the issues raised in the previous inspection.
Safeguarding
The report does not contain specific commentary or findings regarding safeguarding arrangements.
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