Basnett Street Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Children settle quickly and are happy at this nursery school. Many children especially love the nursery's outdoor area that offers exciting opportunities to run, climb and explore. The school is ambitious for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children benefit from many different opportunities that help them to become confident, independent and successful learners. Many leave the school well prepared for the Reception Year. The school has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children learn the importance of sharing and cooperating with one another. They work together as a team to build models or to water the outdoor plants. Staff help children to understand their different emotions and how to manage these. Children who find this more challenging are supported well by caring and nurturing staff. Children make a positive contribution to their community. For example, they carry out litter picks around the school site and raise money for charities that have a special connection to the school. Such experiences help children to begin to understand what it means to be caring and considerate. Children also learn about the different people and roles within their community. They are delighted to receive visits from police officers, builders and musicians.

What the school should improve

• The school does not consistently prioritise the key knowledge that children need to learn across some of the learning activities and opportunities provided. As a result, in some activities, children do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff are well equipped with the knowledge they need to help children to achieve well across different types of activities and learning experiences.

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