Greenfield Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 October 2024

Greenfield Nursery is a vibrant and happy place to learn. Children come into school happily, excited to see the fun learning staff have prepared for them. There is a buzz around learning. The school has created a bespoke, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of the children. The school effectively adapts learning based on children's interests. There are high expectations for all children to be successful learners, and children achieve well. Staff greet children warmly. There are positive relationships between staff, parents and carers and children. Children know staff by name. They seek them out to share their experiences such as a building they have made or to explore the African snails. Children know that the staff care for them and keep them safe. Children will ask for help if they need it such as putting on an apron or attending to a scrape. Children are familiar with the routines of the nursery. They follow these confidently. Children take turns and share their toys in an age-appropriate way. There is a calm atmosphere. Children are highly focused and engaged in their chosen activities. Staff help children to learn the school's expectations for how to behave and, as a result, children behave well.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of learning, staff do not know the key vocabulary that the school intends children to learn. This means that children sometimes struggle to express their understanding using appropriate vocabulary. The school should ensure it identifies the key vocabulary that children should learn so that staff can develop children's communication and language effectively in each area of learning.

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