Roscoe Primary School Nursery Review

Stories, conversation and space to explore shape nursery learning at Roscoe Primary School. Its Nursery class forms part of the school's early years provision on Alison Road in Liverpool, with learning taking place indoors and outdoors. Play sits alongside focused teaching, giving children opportunities both to pursue their own interests and to practise new skills with adults.

In June 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to meet the Expected standard. That judgement covers early years across the school, rather than a separate nursery inspection. Staff understand the different developmental needs within early years and adapt learning accordingly.

Children's choices and adult direction both have a place in the day. Planned activities sit alongside exploration chosen by children themselves, using indoor and outdoor learning spaces. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) brings together movement, communication, relationships and early academic learning. In parent terms, learning to manage feelings and listen to others belongs alongside counting, making things and exploring books.

Reading starts with listening and language. Nursery children share poems and stories, learn action rhymes and practise oral blending, joining spoken sounds together. These are the nursery foundations for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised. A reading corner is accessible during children's daily exploration time, with books changed regularly, so looking at books can become part of their own play.

Mathematics includes counting, patterns, shapes and simple number problems. Creative activities include movement, music, art and pretend play, giving children different ways to express ideas. Exploration of people, places and the natural environment helps them make sense of the world around them.

The June 2026 early years findings give language development particular weight: adults extend vocabulary through conversation and model how to speak. Children showed persistence, listened attentively and worked cooperatively. This makes talk part of learning throughout the day, rather than a separate exercise.

Settling begins with understanding the child. In June 2026, early years staff used conversations with families and assessment at entry to establish children's abilities and needs. Learning barriers were recognised early, with adaptations made to help children participate.

Evidence Me, the online learning journal, and Class Dojo share children's learning with families. This gives parents concrete examples of progress to discuss at home. For additional needs, the school's Plan, Do, Review approach involves identifying support, putting it into practice and checking whether it needs changing. The SENCo can be contacted through the school office.

Independence is also a learning goal. Activities for younger children address managing feelings, resolving disagreements through talk, washing hands and handling clothing such as coats and zips. These connect social learning with everyday self-care.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must apply separately through the normal Reception admissions process. For the 2026/2027 admission year, nursery attendance did not confer priority: the criteria covered care status, siblings, qualifying staff children and distance. Familiarity with the school must therefore be kept separate from securing a place.

The school office welcomes enquiries on 0151 226 1536 and can answer calls between 7.45am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. During school holidays, calls may go unanswered; email is the preferred contact route. Prospective families can arrange a school visit by telephone. The address is Alison Road, Clubmoor, Liverpool, L13 9AD. Use the office as the contact point for a visit or a conversation with the SENCo.