Schools and nurseries can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the schools and nurseries that received reports in November below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
7. Silverdawn Day Nursery
Report published Nov 21 following an inspection on Nov 4. Classed as 'good' across all categories. Highlights: a home-from-home nursery; adaptable and inclusive curriculum; children behave very well. Improvements needed: provide parents with more specific information about children's individual targets/how they can extend these at home;procedures for supervision and staff development. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
8. The Park Pre-School
Report published Nov 26 following an inspection on Nov 5. Classed as 'good' across all categories. Highlights: children settle quickly; staff work well together & have clear understanding of what children should learn; clear procedures to monitor and assess children's progress. Improvements needed: strengthen arrangements for gathering information from parents at the outset. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
9. Larkholme Primary School
Report published Nov 26 following an inspection on Nov 29-30. Classed as retaining 'good' rating. Highlights: nurturing school; pupil's achieve and behave well; range of extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: assessment strategies. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
10. Sacred Heart Pre-School
Report published Nov 29 following an inspection onOct 29. Classed as retaining 'good' rating. Highlights: kind and reassuring staff; intent for the curriculum is clear; range of extra-curricular opportunities; children engage well in their play. Improvements needed: ask children more purposeful questions; enhance staff understanding and practice of how to help children to develop a wide and varied vocabulary. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps