Parkview Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

Children flourish at this caring school. They enjoy accessing the wide range of learning activities on offer and interacting with their friends. Children have positive relationships with staff. Staff are vigilant in spotting when children may need some reassurance. They provide effective support to ensure that children feel safe and happy. Children understand and live out the school's 'golden rules' for positive behaviour. They behave well and follow the routines. Children become deeply engaged in their learning. For example, they concentrate for long periods as they design things using craft materials. The school supports children to become confident and independent. It provides them with opportunities to take on roles and responsibilities such as being the 'helper'. Children take on these roles with pride. They tidy up resources and help staff to count how many children are present. The school wants the best for all children. It has designed an ambitious curriculum. The school enriches its curriculum to broaden children's experiences. For example, children enjoy holding chicks they have witnessed hatching at school. They go on regular trips to the woods and into the local community. Children achieve well across all areas of learning. They are fully prepared for starting primary school.

What the school should improve

• At times, the checks the school makes to confirm what children have learned do not accurately identify their next steps in learning. This hinders the school from ensuring that the curriculum delivery is adapted effectively to address gaps in learning or to move children on once they are ready. The school should ensure that its checks are used effectively to inform future teaching so that children build a secure body of knowledge and are well prepared for the next steps in education.

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