The Wharf Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Children truly thrive in this Nursery. They love to learn. Leaders are passionate about ensuring that children have every opportunity to achieve their very best. Relationships are incredibly warm and caring. Staff really nurture the children in their care. They comfort children who are sad or upset to help them to calm down. At this Nursery, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve exceptionally well. Children's behaviour is excellent. They follow clear, consistent routines which helps them to feel safe and secure. When playing, children cooperate well. They enjoy solving problems together and willingly agree to take turns and share resources, for example when using buckets and spades to build sandcastles in the sand pit. Children are knowledgeable. They have a true sense of awe and wonder about the wider world. Visitors to school awaken children's curiosity. Children learn about caring for animals through visits from a farm and about hobbies and interests through talented individuals such as dancers and musicians. Furthermore, trips to the countryside enhance children's knowledge about the natural world. Leaders also ensure that children understand their place in the wider community through involvement in events such as Christmas singing and the local pancake race.

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