Thomas Coram Centre

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2024

Children thrive in this haven of green space in the city. They feel safe because they know adults care for them and their well-being. Children learn to be independent and persevere with their learning. They play together and understand the school's routines and expectations. For example, staff introduce activities with songs and rhymes to help children's readiness to focus on the upcoming learning. Children join in with this eagerly. For instance, children sing "Five Little Ducks" and "The Dinosaurs Song" before starting their lessons. This helps to create a joyful and engaging atmosphere. Children enjoy talking with adults about their activities. Staff use these conversations to develop children's understanding and stretch their interests. For example, during nature walks in the school's woodland learning area, children discuss the different types of leaves that they collect. Staff help them to use new vocabulary and be curious about the natural world. All staff have high expectations for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They reflect carefully on children's learning each day. They adapt what is being taught to ensure that children achieve exceptionally well and learn with enthusiasm. Children with SEND fully participate in all aspects of the school day, from listening attentively to stories like 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt", creating recipes in the 'mud kitchen', to collecting favourite stones and leaves in the school's woodland learning area.

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