Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre

Overview

Greenfields Nursery School and Children’s Centre continues to be an outstanding school. Leaders maintain high ambition for all children, who arrive happy and eager to learn, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with parents highly positive about the quality of education and the supportive environment.

Strengths

• Leaders have designed a curriculum that is “extremely ambitious for all children,” with important knowledge “thoroughly planned and sequenced.”
• Staff possess “expert knowledge of how to develop children’s communication and language,” carefully modelling language to broaden vocabulary skills.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and receive “highly effective support” from staff and external agencies.
• Children develop confidence and resilience, encouraged to “share their feelings and emotions in an age-appropriate manner.”
• Leaders ensure staff workload and well-being are supported, while governors remain committed and well-informed about the school’s strategic direction.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with children’s best interests prioritised by all staff.