Fullbrook Nursery School

Overview

Fullbrook Nursery School is described as a place "full of love, life and learning" where children are "happy, very settled" and "thrive." The inspection found that the school is "relentless in its quest to provide the best for children and their families," with staff who are "very in tune" with individual needs. The report highlights exceptional support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, noting that the provision allows children to be "fully realising their potential."

Strengths

• Staff demonstrate "pinpoint accuracy" in their conversations and teaching, using "just the right amount of words" to extend vocabulary and support learning.
• The "Nurture Nest" provides a "space and place of calm, care and commitment" for children with SEND, supported by "swift and accurate identification of needs."
• Children develop strong independence and emotional regulation, learning to "manage these strong emotions for themselves" with staff guidance.
• The school fosters a "friendly and inclusive place" where children "share their faiths and cultures" and learn to be "thoughtful, helpful and caring."
• High expectations are balanced with daily structures, allowing children to "choose their own activities" while benefiting from targeted adult support.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."