Through our School Improvement Plan we are working positively to maintain our Outstanding Ofsted judgement.

At Selly Oak Nursery School there is always a continuous drive to improve standards year on year and therefore there is an overall desire to ensure that our Teaching, Learning and Assessment are continually improving. After rigorous self-evaluation, analysis and consultation the following main drivers for this academic year will ensure that the school continues to improve:-

The priorities for the school are as follows:-

QUALITY OF EDUCATION

To maintain the quality of teaching over time across all areas of learning as consistently good with many elements of outstanding

To enhance and develop the staff's knowledge, understanding and confidence with using the Birth to 5 Matters curriculum document.

To increase the percentage of children achieving better than age related expectations in Communication and Language.

To increase the percentage of children achieving better than age related expectations in Physical Development

To increase the percentage of children achieving better than age related expectations in Literacy.

To enhance the SEND provision in Nursery (due to increased numbers in Nursery)

To further enhance the role- play and music areas in Nursery.

To develop Early Words at Three programme with parents.

To further enhance an inclusive environment for all parents, staff and families (to include languages, SEND, cultures, etc)

BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUDE / PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

To increase the percentage of children achieving better than age related expectations in Personal, Social and Emotional Development.

To further embed behavioural support for parents at Nursery.

To enhance mental health and emotional well-being activities and ideas for children and staff.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

To further develop budget management across the Nursery

To further explore the sustainability of the Nursery School and the loss of funding due to the Covid Pandemic

To further embed the Early Years network for the Selly Oak District Governance

• ensure that all children have access to the full learning experience in terms of academic and social progress

• ensuring stable leadership within the school including Governors

• improve/restore well-being for staff and children.