Ofsted praises nursery where children thrive with care and independence
A Weston-super-Mare nursery has been praised for its nurturing environment and commitment to fostering independence ...
Lower Meadow Primary Academy is “highly inclusive” and has “high expectations for pupils”
Adults build warm and kind relationships, creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, says Ofsted; ...
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Musical play and music therapy: Your questions about the benefits of music and singing answered
It's quite normal for young children to sing the last word in a line or random words from nursery rhymes. As they become ... The brain is developing fast in the early years. Communication during ...
Village school near Wimborne praised by Ofsted inspectors
St James’ Church of England First School, in Gaunt’s Common, near Wimborne, was inspected on Tuesday, February 4 and ...
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Phonological awareness - Understanding word sounds through rhymes and games
It is the ability to recognise when these sounds are the same and when they're different. Nursery rhymes and songs are ideal for children to hear all sorts of rhyming sounds and emphasise the ...
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Dorset school praised by Ofsted for high-quality education
The early years provision was rated as good, with inspectors commending the staff's expertise in teaching phonics and the children's enthusiastic engagement with stories and rhymes. Headteacher ...