King's Hedges Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 March 2023

Children like coming to school. They enjoy the exciting range of opportunities to learn. For instance, the 'question of the day' encourages children to be inquisitive, and they listened keenly to find out what plants need to grow and how best to look after them. Children are safe. They know who to talk to if they need help or have any worries. Children are taught to listen and concentrate for extended periods of time. They behave well and have trusting relationships with the adults who care for them. Expectations are high for all children, and they respond very positively. Bullying incidents are very rare. Pupils are skilfully helped by staff to behave kindly and understand each other's feelings Emotional and social needs are met well. Personal, social and emotional development is a main feature of children's curriculum. Children are taught to wash their hands, sit in a small group and try new and healthy food. They are supported well to understand differences, and celebrate equally what makes families the same and what makes them different. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have put in place a suitably well-designed curriculum. However, some staff do not always use their knowledge of children to inform their teaching and the activities children complete. As a result, children are occasionally expected to demonstrate knowledge or skills for which they need more practise and support. Leaders should support staff in how to use their assessments of children, including those with SEND, to inform their teaching and the activities they plan. This will allow all children to develop their knowledge and skills more securely.

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