Bowerdean Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Children have a superb start to their education at Bowerdean Nursery School. Across both of the school's sites - Bowerdean and Mapledean - children build strong relationships with their kind and caring staff and benefit from familiar routines. Children are well looked after, meaning that they are safe, happy and ready to learn. Families appreciate the regular information they receive about their children's learning and how they can help them at home. Staff have high aspirations for children's learning and behaviour. There is no ceiling set, with every learning opportunity seized. As a result, children are enthusiastic learners, achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for their transition into early years. Parents capture this ethos well, with one saying: 'This nursery goes beyond the conventional, creating an engaging and supportive environment that fosters a love of learning.' The nursery's curriculum includes an abundance of rich and meaningful wider opportunities. Children routinely meet visitors such as beekeepers and paramedics, helping them to build aspirations and widen their experiences. Intergenerational relationships are developed through story times with visitors from care homes. There are many outings where children learn about their local area and develop important life skills, such as travelling by bus and crossing roads safely.

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