Bridlington Nursery School

Overview

Bridlington Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, providing "exceptional support for children at the start of their educational journey." Practitioners build strong relationships and create a stimulating environment that fosters confidence, with children leaving "singing and happy." The school maintains high standards through a unique curriculum and close collaboration with families.

Strengths

• Leaders have created an "inspirational curriculum" structured around four 'cornerstones' to develop lifelong learners, with clear progressive steps for achievement.
• Staff effectively develop children’s language skills by using core texts to introduce new vocabulary repeatedly, ensuring children can use words consistently in conversation.
• The mathematics curriculum is "highly ambitious," weaving concepts through activities like construction play to engage children creatively.
• Leaders "go above and beyond in supporting and engaging with families," offering drop-in groups and stay-and-play sessions to discuss learning and support needs.
• Practitioners swiftly identify the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using electronic evidence to track progress and intervene quickly.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving annual training and remaining vigilant through weekly meetings and daily briefings to protect vulnerable children.