St Stephen's Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

Children have a superb start to their education at this vibrant and inclusive nursery. All staff are aspirational for what children can and do achieve. The curriculum and an abundance of meaningful activities are planned and delivered with precision. Every aspect of the provision is designed to provide children with rich learning opportunities. The school's decisions about the curriculum are deliberate and well considered, and this enables children to blossom during their time here. Children are very well looked after. Staff are kind and caring. They know children and their families exceptionally well. The close partnership between school and home, centred on trusting relationships, is highly valued by parents and carers. The school makes sure that families are fully included in their children's education. This means that children feel safe, are happy and ready to learn. Children benefit from well-structured and familiar routines. Staff use every opportunity to expertly model the positive behaviours they want to see from children. They skilfully guide children to make the right choices. Children rise to staff's high expectations. They show respect towards each other and the equipment that they use. They learn to be kind and considerate of one another. Children develop positive attitudes to learning. They are highly engaged in their play and activities. For example, they squealed with delight when digging for worms in the allotment area, counting how many they have found and learning how to take care of nature.

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