Millington Nursery School

Overview

Millington Nursery School is described as a setting where the vision is “understood by all stakeholders” and “lived out fully” by staff who create a “caring, safe and stimulating environment.” The report highlights that children are “happy, settled and learning” and experience success, supported by robust self-evaluation and effective partnerships with parents and the local community.

Strengths

• Staff use “highly effective approaches” to support children with special educational needs, enabling them to “overcome their barriers to learning” and make good progress.
• The “very detailed and well considered interim development plan” is informed by “robust self-evaluation” and includes appropriate professional learning opportunities.
• Children “engage positively and respectfully” with each other and participate enthusiastically in learning opportunities that empower them.
• The school fosters a “genuine sense of pride” within the community, with effective links to local businesses and external groups enriching the learning environment.
• Staff facilitate learning in a “pastoral and sensitive manner,” using established routines and support strategies to help children manage emotions and re-engage.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that the arrangements for child protection “align to the current statutory guidance.”