Shenley Fields Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Children arrive at nursery each morning with beaming smiles on their faces. They look forward to learning new things and spending time with their friends. The well-trained staff create strong bonds with every child, helping them to feel safe. Parents value the nursery's warm family atmosphere. They appreciate the open communication with staff about their children's development. Staff take time to understand each child's individual needs. They work closely with families to support every child. This includes those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children respond to clear routines that are in place and behave well. Children enjoy a rich, ambitious curriculum that sparks curiosity and wonder. The children dive into fun activities every day, from freeing frozen penguins trapped in ice to making pretend mud cakes and cooking up tasty Gruffalo crumble. They learn how to be kind to each other, keep each other safe and work together as a team. Children learn about staying healthy through daily teeth-brushing routines. They learn why eating good food and taking care of their bodies is important. The children show they understand and welcome everyone's differences, happily playing together and learning about each other's cultures.

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