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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
- Nursery
- Hackney N1 5RF
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: The curriculum includes books in different languages, dolls and home corner materials that reflect different cultures, trips and celebrations.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Teaching is outstanding because staff have an excellent understanding about how best to develop children’s learning both indoors and outdoors.
Philosophy: The headteacher demonstrates high standards and ambition for the children and staff at Comet Nursery School with experienced and determined leadership.
Activities: Children learn about the sounds that letters make, counting one more and one less through stories and rhymes, and other stimulating activities.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: There is a strong focus on developing children’s skills in reading, writing and number right across the setting both indoors and outdoors.
Communication: Parents are full of praise for the school and say that their child is known as an individual, is happy and safe and staff ‘go the extra mile’.
Community Building: Events for parents guide them through getting their child into school and moving on into primary school.
Programs and Resources: Disabled children and those with special educational needs achieve well because the school works well with families and external agencies to keep a close check on their needs and progress.
Staff Training: Need is identified early and specialist support provided; staff are skilled at making learning accessible and there is close tracking and monitoring.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: The school provides a warm welcome to children and families; strong relationships between children, staff and parents enable children to settle into learning quickly.
Safeguarding Training: There are clear policies that guide staff about the school’s commitment to equality and the rights of children. Safeguarding requirements are securely met.
Play and Learning Integration: Children show a curiosity and independence and are encouraged to take risks in developing their physical, social and emotional confidence.
Transition to Primary School: Children make rapid gains in their learning and are well prepared for the start of primary school.
Diversity Management: Children whose first language is not English make rapid progress because staff are highly skilled at providing activities and support that enable children to develop their vocabulary quickly.
Child Safety Management: Children demonstrate a good understanding about how to stay safe, such as handling scissors and tools well and alerting others to dangers like a moving swing.
Children's Safety and Security: Trips and visits, such as a boat ride on the nearby canal, provide children with opportunities to learn about dangers beyond the school.
Happiness and Settling: Children thoroughly enjoy being in school and seek out their favourite friends, spaces and activities.
Nutritional Menu: During snack time, lunchtime, breakfast, and tea club, children demonstrate that they are aware of hygiene rules such as washing hands before eating and using clean cutlery.
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre is a Nursery, Co-Ed Nursery located in Greater London, London.
This nursery accepts children from 2-5 years old.
Currently, the nursery has 121 students enrolled.
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024 |
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