The Gainsborough Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 May 2024

The warmest welcome awaits any child who attends The Gainsborough Nursery School. Staff greet children enthusiastically when they arrive, helping them to settle quickly. Leaders, staff and governors have great aspirations for every child. They want to give all children the very best start in life, so they are fully prepared for the next stage of their education. Children are happy and content. They feel safe and secure. Children enjoy their time in school. They learn and play cheerfully with their friends and the staff. They love singing songs and listening to stories. Children form strong, trusting relationships with the staff. Staff know the children very well. They celebrate each child's individuality and make them feel special. Staff provide high-quality care. They help children to understand how they are feeling. Staff provide comfort and reassurance. They nurture children's individuality and confidence. Children behave well. Staff teach them to share, take turns and be kind to one another. Most of the time, staff help children to sustain their concentration and interest, so they benefit fully from the activities on offer. Parents and carers cannot speak highly enough of the school. They are full of praise for all the staff.

What the school should improve

• At times, staff do not teach the key words that are set out in the school's curriculum when there is a chance to do so. On occasion, children do not benefit from high-quality interactions with staff. This means that some children do not consolidate and extend their communication and language skills as well as they might. The school must ensure that all staff consistently develop children's knowledge, skills and vocabulary through high-quality talk.

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