Eastfield Nursery School

Overview

Eastfield Nursery School continues to be judged as an outstanding school. Children arrive happily and ‘bloom and grow’ within a superbly organised environment that promotes independence and strong relationships. The school provides high-quality care and education, with leaders maintaining high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Strengths

• Children ‘talk about how they are feeling and what they are learning with confidence’ and behave exceptionally well.
• The curriculum is ambitious and carefully revised, with a ‘strong focus on language development’ threaded throughout.
• Staff are ‘expert, enthusiastic storytellers’ who effectively model key vocabulary and check children’s understanding.
• Children with SEND receive ‘the right support so that they make strong progress’ and are fully included in all aspects of school life.
• Governors ‘value the staff and are mindful of their workload and well-being’, contributing to a positive staff culture.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise concerns and leaders working well with external agencies to support children and families.