Bushbury Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 March 2023

Bushbury is a truly inclusive nursery school. Children settle quickly into nursery life. The welcome from staff is warm and friendly. Parents appreciate how well staff get to know their child as an individual. Parents spoke to inspectors about the high levels of care and support for their children. This is a happy nursery. Children quickly follow the simple routines in place. Children learn how to play together and share equipment with others. Children love learning in the well- resourced indoor and outdoor areas. They are keen to put their wellingtons on and play outdoors. Learning is exciting, and children are quickly immersed and focused in their play. Staff communicate well with parents. Many parents talked about how the school had gone above and beyond for their child and family. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access high-quality provision in the schools SEND inclusion resource-based provision. In all nursery rooms, the atmosphere is calm and purposeful. Adults speak in a reassuring way to children and praise good behaviour. Unkind behaviour is rare. Adults are adept at helping children who need extra support to manage their emotions and behaviour. As a result, children feel safe and behave really well.

What the school should improve

• The administration and record-keeping of children's records are not always managed in line with some school policies. Although this does not put children at risk, it does mean that leaders cannot quickly identify what actions have been taken. Leaders must ensure that records are completed and maintained in line with school policies.
• Governors do not regularly check that policies are implemented consistently. Staff are not always following some policies governors have approved to the level of detail recorded in policies. As a result, governors do not always hold leaders to account rigorously enough. Governors should check that leaders have provided staff with regular updates and training to enable them to closely follow the policies and procedures set out.

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