Low Hill Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

High expectations and nurturing relationships make for a calm and safe environment for children to learn at Low Hill. Children are highly interested in the resources and activities which staff share with them. Staff tailor their interactions with each child to help them learn exactly what they need to. Staff reinforce learning through repetition of new language and vocabulary. They develop children's independence, for example, by teaching them to use tools, such as scissors and knives safely. Children learn exceptionally well. Children respond to the curriculum with the same enthusiasm shown to them by staff. Staff use their knowledge of children to hold children's attention and keep them focused on the task at hand. As a result, children become absorbed in their learning. They engage happily and enjoy the feeling of success, which staff praise and celebrate. Familiar routines at family times, where children sing rhymes and share their feelings, provide a settled experience in which children thrive. Leaders work hard to build strong partnerships with families. The school is at the centre of the community. Leaders know that by supporting families they will improve the life chances of the children. Parents and carers agree. One parent reflected the views of many when they said, 'This school has saved my life.'

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