Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Parents and carers are rightly proud of this school. Children enter the school happily each morning. They have kind friends to play with. Staff greet children warmly. This creates a positive start to the day. Strong, nurturing relationships exist between adults and children. Key workers know children well. Adults take the time to listen and respond to how children feel. If a child becomes upset, adults quickly help and comfort them. This supports children's social and emotional development. Teachers provide opportunities for children to vote for their favourite shape and story. These experiences help children make decisions and develop confidence. Staff have high expectations for all children. Children achieve highly here. They are eager to learn and work hard. Activities are engaging and purposeful. Children persevere when tackling challenging tasks, showing resilience. Children are very proud of their learning. They enthusiastically show visitors and their teachers that they can count objects to five and beyond. The school provides a wide range of educational visits. Trips to museums, art galleries and orchestral performances broaden children's horizons. Children are excited about their learning. They share in detail what they know about King's Cross Station and Regent's Canal.

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