St Anthony's Nursery School

Overview

The inspection found that St Anthony’s Nursery School has a “high level of capacity for sustained improvement in the interest of all the learners.” The report rates outcomes for learners, quality of provision, and leadership and management as “Very good,” reflecting a positive environment where children make significant progress.

Strengths

• Children make “very good progress across the pre-school curriculum” and develop “positive attitudes and dispositions for learning.”
• Staff provide “skilful and caring adult support,” ensuring children with additional needs are “integrated very well” and access all curriculum aspects.
• The “literacy-rich, colourful playrooms” and outdoor environment are thoughtfully presented to ensure children can “use all the space confidently.”
• “Very good leadership and management” promotes “excellent teamwork” and maintains a consistent focus on high-quality care and education.
• “Positive relationships and effective communication with parents” keeps them well informed about their children’s progress and how to support learning at home.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding children reflect the guidance issued by the Department of Education.”