McMillan Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Children eagerly run into McMillan Nursery School each morning. Parents, carers and children are welcomed with a warm and friendly smile. Children feel safe and settle quickly in a supportive learning environment. Staff have their best interests and welfare at heart. Children benefit from the nurturing relationships that the staff provide. They trust the staff to care for them when they need comfort or reassurance. Leaders expect all children to do well. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children love to play and learn in the well- equipped classrooms and the inviting outside space. By the time that they leave the nursery, children are well prepared for their next steps in education. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. Children learn how to be kind, considerate and well mannered. Adults will step in quickly if children need help and guidance. Any signs of bullying or unkindness are dealt with quickly. Staff offer children a wide range of experiences and seek to create moments that children will never forget. At the time of the inspection, children and parents alike beamed with amazement when the Easter bunny arrived at their Easter egg hunt activity day.

What the school should improve

• Occasionally, a small number of adults are not as confident as others at teaching a few areas of learning. Where this is the case, some children do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should continue to deliver training to adults so that they have the knowledge and confidence to deliver all areas of learning equally well.

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