Edith Kerrison Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 31 January 2023

Children like coming to this welcoming school, which is well known in the diverse community it serves. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum. They have set key priorities of helping children learn to use the English language and broadening children's experiences. Leaders and governors work hard to build up the confidence of parents and carers, enabling them to work in partnership with staff in helping children to learn. Children thrive at this school because staff support them well. Staff are skilled in adapting activities and equipment so that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can participate fully and understand what to do. Leaders make sure children take part in visits and events aimed at making them more aware of the world beyond their immediate community. They start by going to the local shops but move on to enjoying a cable car ride across the Thames. Children understand how staff want them to behave and live up to these high expectations. They get along happily together and are kept safe. Staff notice if children are unkind to one another. They deal with these occasional incidents promptly.

What the school should improve

• The quality of adults' interactions with children is variable. This means there is inconsistency in how well children are supported through talk to develop their language and how to get the most from activities. Leaders should make sure that adults further develop their use of dialogue in helping children to learn. Leaders should ensure that adults use resources to the full to help children practise and apply their skills and knowledge.

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