Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection, prompting a future graded review. The nursery is described as a “joyous place” where “warm” welcomes and clear routines help children settle quickly and thrive. Inspectors noted that the school maintains high ambitions for all pupils, with “highly effective” support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Strengths

• The curriculum is “exceptionally ambitious” with a strong focus on vocabulary, number, creativity, and social skills, enabling children to “flourish”.
• Staff act as “inspiring role models”, fostering a tone of respect where children learn to “make friends and solve conflicts” swiftly.
• There is a “concerted focus on stories and rhymes”, helping children embed language from an early age through re-enactment and shared reading.
• Children develop independence from the outset, learning to manage resources, dress themselves, and take responsibility for their learning through activities like photography and gardening.
• The school works closely with parents and the family wellbeing centre, ensuring families have access to support services and are kept informed via newsletters and online platforms.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”.