St Margaret's Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Children are happy, safe and settled. They flourish here. Staff are caring and build strong bonds with children. Because they know them well, they are highly responsive to individual needs. As a result, children are nurtured to develop the confidence to explore, and take risks, within the exceptional curriculum offer that they experience. The nursery is a delightful space to learn in. There are no limits placed on children's achievements. The curriculum is highly ambitious and exciting. It engrosses children, maximising their learning, both indoors and out. For example, they swing on the monkey bars, go on a 'bear hunt' across the giant tractor tyres, practise counting and recognising numerals, and make crowns with leaves and flowers. Children are supported to become confident and cooperative. Their behaviour is excellent. The caring, nurturing environment enables all to blossom. Within this, they learn to share, take turns and make new friends. The youngest children often need support to achieve this, but expectations are carefully modelled and structured to enable them to develop their independence and follow routines. Parents and carers are highly appreciative of the offer they receive. Many praised how well their children are cared for and helped to enjoy school. Parents particularly value that staff are focused on children being safe and learning well.

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