Beechdale Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 May 2023

Inspectors agree with staff when they say that Beechdale Nursery School is a truly magical place for children to learn and grow. Children's faces beam with delight when they explore the undersides of tree trunks for woodland bugs. Friends use correct vocabulary when chatting to one another about how they might use a whisk to mix soil and water in the forest school's mud kitchen. Children are safe and happy as they enthusiastically explore the stimulating learning environment and the appealing activities on offer. Adults at Beechdale know children and their families well, always ensuring best interests and welfare are staff's priority. Children know implicitly that adults will care for and support them. Equally, all staff know that leaders have their employee's welfare and development at heart. The exceptional relationships that exist in this school create a warm and secure atmosphere where all excel. Whatever their starting points, children are exceptionally well supported in their learning and play by staff who are experts in understanding the needs of young children. In turn, children are inquisitive and happy learners. The excellent start that children experience at Beechdale Nursery means that they are well prepared for the next steps in their education. Behaviour is exemplary. Children concentrate deeply, engaging and persevering with activities well. They are delighted to learn new knowledge or to further develop their skills, clapping their hands in joy. Children form strong friendships. It is clear from their conversations and departures at the end of the day how greatly they care for one another. For example, when leaving school, many children use the phrase 'goodbye friends'.

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