Sandbank Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2023

Leaders at Sandbank Nursery School are highly ambitious for each and every child. Children are happy and safe. They happily come to Nursery smiling, eager to learn and play. This is because it is a brilliant place to be, with adults who show high levels of care. They put children's needs and interests first. Children enjoy trips on the school minibus to new places, such as a farm, woodlands, a castle and an outdoor activity area. Leaders have extremely high expectations of children's behaviour. They set clear boundaries and ensure that there are clear and consistent routines. Children are polite and kind to one another. They know what is expected of them. Incidents of poor behaviour or bullying are very rare and leaders deal with any issues immediately. As a result, children are exceptionally well behaved throughout the day and over time. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent's comments on Ofsted Parent View were typical of many when they said, 'Sandbank is a friendly nursery where children have lots of fun learning. Staff make sure the children explore and learn in a variety of ways. My child always comes out happy and looks forward to returning day after day.'

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