Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 July 2023

Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre is full of happy children who learn well. They arrive bursting with excitement to see staff and their friends and to discover their learning for the day. As sessions begin, children settle quickly into their daily routines. They enjoy joining in with familiar nursery rhymes and songs. Staff take the time to get to know them and their lives beyond school. Families are encouraged to contribute 'wow moment' leaves to the 'learning trees' and to use the online platform to share their children's interests and achievements. Children behave exceptionally well. This is because staff model kindness and empathy, and children replicate these values in their interactions. Children are actively encouraged to consider the impact of their actions and emotions, alongside those of their friends. This helps even the youngest children to regulate and talk about their feelings. Children feel safe and well looked after in this caring environment. There is a warm welcome extended to all families at Bushy Leaze. Leaders commit to far-reaching and extensive support through their 'family support team'. This is highly valued by all for the positive relationships it builds. One parent summed up the views of many when they said, 'This centre really changes lives.'

What the school should improve

• Leaders do not have enough clarity about the curriculum progression for developing children's early writing skills. This means that children do not have suitable opportunities for mark making and therefore do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that mark-making activities are progressively built into the curriculum to allow children to be ready for their next educational stage.

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