Atherstone Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

At Atherstone Nursery School, children are happy, safe and excited about learning. Staff want to do their very best for each child. The school's ethos, 'right start, bright futures', is central to its daily work. Parents and carers are highly positive about the care and learning that the school provides. Children achieve well and are extremely well prepared for their next stage of learning. Right from when children join, the school sets high expectations of behaviour. Staff set clear and consistent boundaries. They support children to recognise and manage their feelings and emotions. Children show consistently high levels of respect for their peers, staff and visitors. They are polite and well mannered. Children behave exceptionally well. Weekly sessions help children develop new interests. For instance, gardening, sewing, yoga, beat-bots and cooking. Children have fun weaving with fabric, and thread needles as they learn to sew. These activities help address limited early experiences due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly the case in social and physical development. Children enjoy a range of opportunities and experiences. For example, they make and deliver cards to local residents and businesses. They enjoy visits from people in the community, such as firefighters and a gamekeeper. All this helps to broaden children's horizons.

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