Purley Nursery School

Overview

Purley Nursery School continues to be judged as an outstanding school, providing a "happy and welcoming" environment where staff demonstrate a "heartfelt commitment" to children’s education. The report highlights that the school’s ambition is fully realised, with parents feeling "well informed" and children thriving in a "calm and purposeful space."

Strengths

• The curriculum is described as "ambitious and well designed," offering meaningful learning experiences both inside and beyond the classroom, such as forest school activities and community visits.
• Staff are "well trained and knowledgeable," working closely with parents to tailor activities to each child’s interests, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "swiftly identified" and fully included.
• Early communication and language skills are given "high priority," with staff using carefully chosen stories and rhymes to prepare children effectively for phonics in Reception.
• Children exhibit high levels of independence and mutual respect, learning to "take turns and listen" while engaging positively in play and focus sessions.
• Staff feel "valued by leaders" and confident that their workload and well-being are taken seriously, contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.