After two years of having no Nursery pupils, we are delighted that the Nursery is up and running again this year with 3 pupils enrolled.

Care Inspectorate Visit – At the very start of term 4, Raasay Primary School Nursery had an unannounced Care Inspectorate visit. We are delighted to share this report which reflects the very good provision which is in place for our Nursery pupils.

Raasay Primary School Nursery receives very good report.

Raasay Primary School Nursery recently had an unannounced Care Inspectorate visit. Following the inspection and evaluation process, the setting received a very good inspection report and identified the following Key Messages:

• Staff supported children’s care and learning routines with kindness and compassion which contributed to the development of strong and trusted relationships.
• Children’s choices were supported very well through a balance of planned and spontaneous play experiences and resources
• Play experiences across the nursery supported the development of children’s language, literacy and numeracy
• Children’s opportunities for play and learning were enhanced through strong connections to their own and wider communities
• Children benefited from regular outdoor play experiences which supported them to be active and healthy
• Families were actively involved in contributing to the development of the service
• Effective leadership and quality assurance processes supported the ongoing development of the service
• Very good staff deployment arrangements supported positive outcomes for children

Head Teacher, Wilma Duncan “I am delighted that the high quality provision at our Nursery has been reflected in the recent Care Inspectorate report. It recognises the varied learning opportunities and experiences that we offer our pupils and also the care, play and learning provision in our unique setting where linking with families and communities plays a central role. It was identified in the report that we maximise on our unique, island environment to offer opportunities to extend play and learning experiences. It was pleasing to see that the hard work and dedication of the staff team across the setting, who work collegiately to ensure positive outcomes for all children, was recognised. We look forward to building on these key strengths going forward.”

Pictured are Eilidh Byars, Early Years Support Worker, Wilma Duncan, Head Teacher and Katie Ann MacLeod, Early Years Practitioner with the pupils of Raasay Nursery.