Goodway Nursery School

Overview

Goodway Nursery School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Children receive a "wonderful early years education" in a nurturing environment where they settle quickly and thrive. The school is described as "very well led," with staff demonstrating high expectations and a strong focus on individual development.

Strengths

• Children are "confident and inquisitive," taking delight in investigating and solving problems together.
• Staff are "skilled at identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," making learning accessible based on developmental stages.
• There is a "high priority on developing children’s communication and language," with staff effectively modelling language and probing for answers.
• Children understand their rights and responsibilities, showing respect for peers, staff, and the school’s guide dog.
• Parents feel "confident and happy" due to regular updates and the recognition of the school as a "nurturing, child-centred environment."

Areas to improve

• The school should improve how it shares and analyses information regarding behaviour incidents and absences to better identify triggers and assess the impact of its policies.

Safeguarding

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