James Lee Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Children at James Lee Nursery get an exceptional start to their education. Staff develop warm and nurturing relationships with children. Parents and carers enjoy joining children in the nursery space each morning. This helps children to feel happy and secure. They settle quickly because their environment is familiar and engaging. Parents spoken with appreciate the caring staff and how children are supported to build their confidence. One parent summed up the views of many, saying, 'I would rate it five stars: it is excellent.' Leaders have high expectations of children. They focus on building children's resilience and independence. Staff ensure that resources are easily available so that children can select what they need. For example, while following an instruction booklet to mix paint, children said, 'now we need to get aprons'. Leaders make sure that children have the necessary knowledge, love of learning and independence to thrive. They are very well prepared for primary school. Children behave impeccably. Staff teach children to solve conflicts positively and to be respectful and kind to each other. Children are friendly and polite to adults. They learn how to look after their nursery environment. Bullying is extremely rare and would be dealt with swiftly, were it to occur. Children feel safe and are kept safe.

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