Perry Beeches Nursery School

Overview

The report states that the school “has not taken effective action to address the weaknesses identified in the previous inspection.” It highlights that the curriculum is “not fully developed” and that leaders and governors have “weak oversight of the school’s performance,” which negatively impacts the quality of education. Despite these leadership failures, children are described as “inquisitive and interested learners” who feel “safe, confident” and enjoy attending school.

Strengths

• Staff maintain “high expectations” for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• “Caring relationships and high levels of supervision” create a “calm and safe environment” for learning.
• Children “behave well,” attend frequently, and benefit from an “effective home-school partnership.”
• The “well-organised and well-equipped outdoor learning environment” is a particular favourite, supporting children’s stamina and creativity.
• Children develop strong listening skills and have an “age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values.”

Areas to improve

• The school must “strengthen leadership capacity” to resolve ongoing issues, as it currently “lacks the capacity required to resolve ongoing issues and bring about improvements needed.”
• Leaders and governors need to provide “effective support and challenge” and improve their oversight of the curriculum and staff performance.
• The curriculum must be refined to identify the specific “component steps that children need to learn,” ensuring staff teach crucial knowledge and language effectively.
• Support for children with SEND requires regular review and adaptation to ensure they “achieve as well as they should.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective but minor improvements are needed,” specifically regarding the robustness of recruitment processes and the efficient recording of concerns.