Rothesay Nursery School

Overview

Rothesay Nursery School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and fully inclusive" environment where children are "very happy and safe." Leaders ensure that the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are "extremely well met" through a carefully designed curriculum and skilled staff.

Strengths

• Children behave "extremely well," following the school’s rules diligently and learning to resolve conflicts with adult support.
• The curriculum is well-designed, with leaders being "clear on what children need to know and be able to do by the end of each term."
• Language development is prioritised through effective "language groups," where children are "immersed in stories, rhymes and songs" and explore core books in detail.
• Adults use assessment data to design activities that help children build on their knowledge, particularly in mathematics, where they "learn to explain their thinking."
• Staff work effectively as a team, receiving regular training and support, while governors provide effective oversight and challenge leaders when necessary.

Areas to improve

• In a "very few areas of learning," the curriculum lacks the same precision as the rest, leading to inconsistent expectations among adults regarding the knowledge and vocabulary children need to learn.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults remaining alert to risks and leaders contacting outside agencies quickly if help is needed.