Comper Nursery School, Oxford

What is it like to attend this school?

Children love coming to this nursery. They feel happy and safe. Staff build strong and caring relationships with the children. They provide consistently positive and encouraging support so that children develop well both academically and pastorally. Parents are united in their praise for the school. They value the induction arrangements that help their children settle quickly into nursery routines. One parent expressed the views of others when they said, 'Staff put huge efforts into making nursery a magical experience for our children.'

The school has high ambitions for all children. The school's values of 'love, curiosity, courage and aspiration' are thoughtfully embedded across every curriculum area. As a result, children develop high levels of confidence and independence. The school is inclusive. The specific needs of pupils are well considered. Trips, such as visits to local shops and an aquarium, are for everyone. This helps pupils to develop an appreciation of culture. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school is ambitious for all children. Staff have mapped out the things children in this community need to know and be able to do by the time they leave. The school is mindful of the community the children live in. For example, children learn to ride bikes quickly and they are regularly taught about road safety. The curriculum has a strong focus on developing children's social skills, ambition and resilience. As a result, children show high levels of concentration and perseverance when they encounter difficulties, and the nursery has a quietly purposeful atmosphere.

The school has placed a sharp focus on communication, language and literacy. Some children speak English as an additional language, and some have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Therefore, the development of children's communication and language is prioritised as soon as they join the school. During the day, children benefit from carefully chosen songs and nursery rhymes. Staff make story times stimulating, with children coming closer as they are captivated by what adults are reading to them. They join in with stories and copy the characters' movements such as standing on one leg. During all learning experiences, adults reinforce important vocabulary. They encourage early language skills such as forming questions and exploring ideas to answer them.

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