West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 July 2023

Children thrive socially, emotionally and physically at West Exe Nursery. Staff care deeply for the children. As a result, children feel safe and are happy. Children are excited to start school in the morning. They relish the opportunities that the nursery provides. Children use the grounds well in all weathers, to explore and build independence. Children move seamlessly from independent play to group activities with their key person. Leaders have high expectations of children's behaviour and learning. As a result, the behaviour of children is exemplary. Children are polite and kind to one another. At the school café, children wait patiently before choosing their fruit, saying please and thank you. Children learn to look after themselves and the environment. For example, children learn about the importance of protecting the environment through visits from the local zoo. They also learn about the richness of culture from their local community. Community members visit the school to share and celebrate their cultures and religions. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education their children receive. Comments such as, 'a wonderful nursery' and 'inspiring staff' were typical. All parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View would recommend this nursery school to another parent.

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