Boundstone Nursery School

Overview

Boundstone Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "highly inclusive" setting where children flourish. The report highlights a culture where "every child is central to decision-making," resulting in high-quality care and education that parents deeply value.

Strengths

• Children are "enthusiastic and eager" to learn, benefiting from a curriculum that carefully builds on previous learning and captures their interests.
• Literacy is given the "highest priority," with adults using excellent subject knowledge to extend vocabulary and understanding through activities like storytelling and mark-making.
• Provision for children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exemplary," ensuring all children engage in learning together using bespoke resources.
• Staff foster independence and emotional regulation, with children developing skills such as preparing their own food and using a "mindfulness project" to understand their feelings.
• Leaders have maintained a strong focus on education during periods of uncertainty, creating a supportive team ethos where staff feel valued.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring an "‘it can happen here’ attitude" and staff remaining vigilant to any signs that something is not right.