Blagrave Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Children love attending this nursery and arrive with big smiles on their faces. At the beginning of each session, they excitedly share their news with known adults. Each day begins with children taking part in their 'daily affirmations', which prepares them for the day ahead. Relationships form the core of the nursery's strong family ethos. As a result, children are well cared for and feel loved. The school has high expectations for children's learning. Adults know every single child well and provide high-quality care and guidance for them. They ensure that children's play is purposeful and fun. In turn, children develop positive attitudes to their learning. They enjoy playing with their friends in the exciting environment and delight in others' achievements. Children behave well. They develop a sense of right and wrong. They understand why it is important to follow the nursery's simple rules and well-established routines. This creates a calm and orderly environment in which all can achieve. The school builds effective partnerships with parents. In turn, parents are united in their praise for the school. They value the school's induction arrangements that help their children settle quickly into nursery routines. They are also highly appreciative of staff, who they find to be 'helpful and kind'.

What the school should improve

• In some of the specific areas of learning, adults are less confident in delivering the curriculum than they are in the prime areas. As a result, children are not achieving as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff's subject knowledge is secure in all areas of the curriculum so that children are provided with the same effective challenge and support that they receive in the prime areas.

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