Helen Gibson Nursery School

Overview: Helen Gibson Nursery School is an outstanding school that provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and develop. Children love coming to the school and feel safe and secure in the calm atmosphere. Staff build strong partnerships with families and tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of each child.

Strengths:

• Children are motivated and engaged in their learning, with staff using clever strategies to help them gain the right knowledge and attitude to succeed.
• Staff provide exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to thrive.
• The school has a calm and purposeful atmosphere, with children's behaviour being excellent.
• Staff are well supported by leaders, who consider staff well-being and take steps to reduce staff workload.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing that children's safety is their first priority and leaders providing regular safeguarding training and updates.