Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

This school has high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn consistently well. Forest fun walks are important times where pupils fill special treasure bags and compare the things that they find. Teachers expertly use time in nature to practise the new words pupils are learning and to build confidence in their physical abilities. As a result, pupils are enthused and enjoy learning. They are well prepared for the future. Pupils in this school receive a very high level of care. Right from the start in Nursery, parents and carers are confident in how staff support their children's well-being. Pupils have many trusted adults to talk to. They value the nurturing support they receive, which fosters pupils' deep sense of safety and belonging. Pupils' behaviour throughout the school is positive. Pupils celebrate differences between themselves and others. They are encouraged to become considerate and tolerant. Staff maintain a respectful environment by teaching pupils how to behave in lessons so that they can enjoy learning new things. This approach helps pupils to manage their emotions and to make improved choices in how they behave.

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