Pastures Way Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 April 2023

Each child is warmly greeted as they arrive at school. As soon as they hang their coats on their pegs, they are eager to begin their learning. Children are busy creating, exploring and investigating. Every adult wants the best for every child. Children are happy in this caring and nurturing environment. Children are friendly with one another. They understand turn-taking. Staff support children to be thoughtful of each other. 'Kind hands, walking feet and listening ears' help children to understand how they should behave. Staff are always on hand to support children if they become upset. Any concerns are quickly resolved. Staff encourage children to be purposeful in what they do. They have high expectations of what children can achieve. Children waste no time focusing on the activities adults have thoughtfully planned. Through adults' patient guidance and careful questioning, children explore their ideas and imagination. Staff ensure that all children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish at the nursery. Children are well prepared for their primary schools. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. As one parent commented, 'This is a great nursery that puts children first.'

What the school should improve

• The curriculum changes made by leaders have been recently introduced and some practices are new to staff. This means that in a few aspects of the curriculum, leaders' intent is not having the full impact on deepening children's learning and development. Leaders should ensure that staff have the guidance and support they need to develop their practice effectively.

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