Hampden Way Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 January 2023

This is a place where children thrive. Staff develop warm and nurturing relationships with children. They are really good at helping children settle in, especially those who find it a bit harder to wave goodbye to their parents and carers. Children arrive excitedly each day. It is easy to see why. From the moment they hang their coats up, children are fully immersed in high-quality play and learning experiences. They have lots of fun, make new friends and show high levels of confidence and creativity in their play. Staff have high expectations. They have created an environment where, in the children's eyes, everything is possible. No limits are put on children's ideas and imaginations. Staff know when and how to join children as they play. Children enjoy going between the indoor areas and the extensive garden. They cook exciting meals in the mud kitchen and dig deep holes in the planting area. Children particularly enjoy the 'together times' when they come together for a familiar story or song. Children's behaviour is excellent. Staff help children to understand how to play cooperatively with others. Even though bullying is extremely rare with this age group, staff sort out any problems well. They teach children how to share and take turns.

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