Rowland Hill Nursery School

Overview

Rowland Hill Nursery School is described as a “joyful place” where children “delight in their learning” and demonstrate “positive attitudes and high levels of confidence.” The report highlights that leaders have designed a carefully structured curriculum that prepares children well for Reception, with staff showing a “deep understanding of how young children learn and develop.” Parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the provision, noting how happy their children are and the significant progress they make.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access high-quality experiences and achieve “exceptionally well.”
• Staff effectively develop children’s language and communication by modelling “high standards of spoken English” and using signs to support understanding.
• Children show “exceptional attitudes to learning,” displaying high curiosity and following routines well, such as tidying resources independently.
• Leaders foster strong character development through moral stories, art, music, and opportunities for children to take responsibility, such as planting trees.
• Staff benefit from supportive leadership, workload management, and professional development that “hones their expertise.”

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “tight protocols” around staff vetting, in-depth training for staff, and a curriculum that teaches children how to stay safe and express their feelings.