Parkview Nursery School

Overview

Parkview Nursery School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Children flourish in this caring environment, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and positive relationships with vigilant staff. The school ensures children are well-prepared for primary school through rich learning experiences and strong support for those with special educational needs.

Strengths

• Children "flourish" and enjoy a "wide range of learning activities," developing confidence and independence through roles such as being the ‘helper’.
• The school provides an "ambitious curriculum" enriched by experiences like holding hatching chicks and regular trips to the woods.
• Staff are "vigilant in identifying the needs of children with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they make "strong, rapid progress."
• There is a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where children behave well, follow routines, and engage in "rich two-way conversations."
• Governors provide "effective support and challenge," contributing positively to maintaining standards and staff professional development.

Areas to improve

• The school should ensure that its checks on learning are used effectively to identify "next steps in learning" and address gaps, as current checks do not always accurately inform future teaching.

Safeguarding

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