Selly Oak Nursery School

Overview

Selly Oak Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a “very happy place, full of excited children who love to learn.” Leaders and staff maintain “consistently high expectations” of what children can achieve, resulting in pupils who “achieve exceptionally well” and behave with respect. The school is deeply embedded in its community, with a vision embraced by all members.

Strengths

• Children “achieve well beyond expectations for their age in early reading and mathematics” due to meticulously planned curricula and staff who carefully adapt teaching to individual starting points.
• Personal, social and emotional development is “threaded into all activities,” helping children develop confidence, responsibility, and respect for others through well-established routines.
• Staff support all children effectively, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring “no child is excluded from any aspect of the curriculum.”
• Leaders prioritise staff well-being and workload, fostering a team that is “proud to work at the school” and committed to continuous improvement.
• Governors are “passionately committed to supporting the school,” working in partnership with leaders to review initiatives and ensure high standards.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, promptly reporting concerns, and carrying out rigorous pre-employment checks.