Staghills Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Children arrive full of smiles at Staghills Nursery School. They are greeted by kind and caring staff. Children feel happy and relaxed. They know that adults will help and care for them should they become worried or upset. The school has high expectations for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many children achieve well. Typically, they move on to primary school ready for the next stage of their learning. Children take part in learning activities with gusto. Staff help them to play and investigate in well-equipped classrooms and outdoor areas. Over time, children become independent and resilient learners. Children find their own coats and get themselves ready to go outside. They proudly showed inspectors the new skills they have learned. Children behave well. They are familiar with the routines of the school. They learn to share resources and take turns while they play. Many children are able to talk about how they feel. This is because they learn the words to use to express their emotions. Visitors are invited into school to provide children with meaningful real-life experiences. For example, a train driver and a farmer with a tractor. These experiences contribute well to children's wider development.

What the school should improve

• From time to time, teaching does not reinforce and deepen important learning. This hinders some children from learning as well as they could. The school should ensure that it continues to support staff to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
• Some children are frequently absent from school. This hinders their learning. The school should ensure it identifies any concerns around attendance effectively. It should continue to work with families to promote regular attendance, so that children do not miss learning and are well prepared for the expectations at primary school.

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