Goodway Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

Children at Goodway Nursery School get off to an excellent start and receive a wonderful early years education. They settle quickly in a nurturing environment where they soon thrive. Children arrive happily in the morning. They have the confidence to leave their parents before they reach the classroom door in the provision for three- and four-year- olds. It is a wonderful indicator of how safe they feel in school. Staff have high expectations and provide a great level of care, attention and support that successfully meets each child's specific needs. Children understand that they have rights. They learn to say, 'you are not respecting me' if another child treats them in a way that does not show kindness or care. They have a great sense of pride when they are chosen to be 'leader for the day', an 'eco-warrior' or 'rights champion'. They can confidently explain to adults what these responsibilities mean. The school's focus on supporting pupils of all ages to become independent is a praiseworthy aspect of their work. Children successfully access resources of their choosing as well as putting on their outdoor clothing. If they do need a little extra help, there is always a willing friend nearby to offer a helping hand.

What the school should improve

• Some of the approaches that the school takes to evaluate its provision do not always provide the necessary information to identify possible causes or reasons. Examples of this include behaviour incidents and children's absences. This means that they cannot understand as fully as they might if their actions and policies are having the intended impact on supporting children who have additional difficulties. The school should collect all necessary information so it can assess the impact of their policies and practice to bring about further improvements.

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