Knowle West Early Years Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Knowle West is a nurturing and welcoming setting, which is at the centre of its community. Children love to play and learn here. They are happy and safe. Those new to the setting settle well. Children quickly form trusting and positive relationships with all adults. Leaders have high expectations of what all children can achieve. They provide a wealth of carefully considered activities for children to explore and engage in. Children understand clearly the expected routines and systems in place. They develop their knowledge well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children behave extremely well. Adults and children alike develop highly respectful relationships with one another. Children move around the setting with care. They take turns and show kindness, friendship and support towards one another. They play and interact with purpose and confidence. Leaders develop exceptionally strong relationships with families from the moment children join the Nursery. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care, guidance and support their children receive. One parent commented, 'Staff at Nursery place all the children and families at the heart of what they do. The environment is calm, warm and beautiful.'

What the school should improve

• Staff do not always use assessment strategies effectively enough. This prevents some children from deepening their knowledge and understanding as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that staff understand how to extend and deepen children's learning across the whole curriculum.

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