Pinxton Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 May 2023

Children are eager to come to Pinxton Nursery School. They are greeted warmly when they arrive each day. Children form close bonds with their key persons. Staff know the children very well. They create a caring and nurturing environment in which children flourish. Children settle into Pinxton Nursery School quickly. They come into an environment where they feel safe and secure. Children benefit from the positive relationships that they have with staff. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour. They help children play alongside each other. Children play well together. They share equipment and take turns. The learning environment is calm. Children are typically engrossed in their learning. Leaders want all children to enjoy 'playing and learning for living'. Staff focus on helping every child to thrive and achieve well. Come rain or shine, children love learning in the outdoor forest area. They develop confidence as they discover new things. Children are well equipped with the character skills that they need for the next stages of their education. There is a 'family feel' to this nursery school. Parents and carers are as much of a priority as the children here. Parents praise how staff involve them in everything that they do for their children.

What the school should improve

• The quality of adults' interactions with children is variable. This means there is inconsistency in how well children are supported, through talk, to develop their knowledge of some concepts. Leaders should continue to support staff in developing their use of high-quality and timely interactions so that the teaching of all children is consistent.
• Further training is needed to ensure that staff can support all groups of children consistently well. A small minority of pupils are not accessing their learning as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all staff receive training so that they understand how to support all children, including those who speak English as an additional language.

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