Peartree Way Nursery School

Overview

Peartree Way Nursery School continues to be a good school, characterised by "kind, caring relationships" and a friendly atmosphere. Children arrive with a "happy smile" and grow in confidence as staff encourage them to "have a go" at new activities. The school provides a calm, purposeful environment where children are well-prepared for their next educational steps.

Strengths

• Staff effectively support children’s development, particularly in "communication and language skills," by modelling clear sentence structures and introducing "ambitious vocabulary."
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely, effective support, making "strong progress with their learning and social skills."
• The curriculum offers "rich experiences," including outdoor visits and hands-on activities like hatching caterpillars, fostering curiosity and community engagement.
• Behaviour is managed sensitively, with staff helping even the youngest children to "manage their feelings and to share kindly."
• Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring children understand that adults will help them "do their best, even when things are hard."

Areas to improve

• Systems for leaders to evaluate curriculum effectiveness are "not consistently well developed," meaning some leaders cannot always swiftly spot where improvements are required. The school should ensure leaders have the necessary information to carry out their roles effectively.

Safeguarding

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