Cookstown Nursery School

Overview

Cookstown Nursery School provides a "safe and stimulating environment" where staff foster "nurturing and purposeful relationships" with children and families. The inspection highlights "thorough processes for the nursery school’s development planning" and a strong commitment to meeting the individual needs of all children, including those with special educational needs.

Strengths

• Staff use "highly effective, child-led approaches" to observe and assess learning, enabling accurate identification of children’s needs and interests.
• The "indoor and outdoor play environments have been thoughtfully designed," making effective use of natural resources to promote creative play.
• Children demonstrate a "high standard of mark-making" and enjoy experimenting with various tools, with their work well-annotated by staff.
• Staff work "very effectively as a team" and collaborate closely with parents and outside agencies to support child development and transitions.
• The school maintains "very positive relationships" throughout, fostering a "safe and caring learning environment" where children are settled and independent.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that "the arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance."