Allens Croft Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Children are very happy at Allens Croft Nursery. They are provided with an exceptional start to their education. The school is highly ambitious for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This stems from an exciting curriculum that skilled staff immerse the children in, helping them to achieve extremely well. Children behave exceptionally well. This is because the school has consistently high expectations of their behaviour. From the moment they join they learn the importance of taking turns and cooperating. Staff capably guide children on how to manage their own feelings and behaviour. The school promotes high levels of independence. Children confidently make their own choices about the activities they would like to engage in. Staff give children meaningful responsibilities, for example, older children helping younger children. The older children are known as the 'Nursery Experts'. Staff get to know and understand each child. They gently and patiently show children how to do things. They encourage them to persist, help them to think through problems and challenge them to do more. Staff make strong connections with parents and families. They encourage and help parents to support their child at home. Parents value the school's work immensely.

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