Alfreton Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 March 2024

This Nursery school is a special place for children to learn and develop. Its ambition is 'to make every child's unique learning journey an inspirational adventure'. This is lived out every day. Children thrive because their needs are met exceptionally well. Highly skilled adults nurture and inspire children. Warm and trusting relationships are nourished. No limits are put on what children can achieve and accomplish. Even before a child begins their journey at this Nursery, secure partnerships are established with parents and carers. Families are greeted and welcomed with a positive, personal affirmation. As one parent said, echoing the views of many: 'This is the most wonderful Nursery. I wouldn't want my child to attend anywhere else.' The learning environment is enticing and well considered. It sparks children's interests and curiosity. Every week, children perform in a production to retell familiar stories. Each child has a role to play on the stage or behind the scenes. This includes costume designers, makeup artists and narrators. Subtly, staff use images, signing and simple language to ensure routines are clear and consistently implemented. Additional 'enhancements' are provided for children who may need support to understand emotions. The impact of these enhancements is rapid.

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