Clervaux Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 June 2023

This school truly lives up to its motto of 'Children at the heart of what we do'. It is, indeed, a little gem in the heart of the community. Children love coming to this welcoming and vibrant nursery school. They flourish because of the caring and consistent approach every adult shows. Children are eager to begin their learning each day. They relish the wealth of captivating things for them to do, both inside and outside. Children enjoy their constant interactions and dialogue with adults. Staff take great care to get to know every child thoroughly, including before they start, to ensure that they are fully included in what the school has to offer. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. Like others, they benefit significantly from the close partnerships the school crafts with parents and carers. One parent, whose comment echoed the views of many, said, 'Clervaux is an amazing nursery; my child is flourishing here.' Leaders want the very best for every child and have the highest expectations for what children can achieve. They have created an environment where, in the children's eyes, everything is possible. No limits are put on children's ideas and imaginations. Children show an extraordinary awareness of the natural world. They are excited to explore their impressive forest school area. Here, they learn about the wildlife living there, for example fishing for froglets and examining the life cycle of butterflies.

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