Ronald Openshaw Nursery School

Overview

The report describes a nursery where children are “really happy” and develop “close bonds” with staff. Leaders have created an environment where staff feel “proud to work,” supported by an “aspirational curriculum” that ensures children “flourish in every area of learning.”

Strengths

• Staff “skilfully guide children to broaden and develop these interests,” enabling them to “work with others and take risks.”
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities “learn with their peers” and “really flourish” due to careful adaptations.
• Adults are “experts in developing children’s communication,” immersing them in storytelling and modelling language.
• Leaders broaden understanding through “educational outings,” such as visits to places of worship and local forests.
• Staff are “attuned to children’s emotions,” guiding them to think about their feelings and actions respectfully.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving up-to-date training and working well with external professionals to ensure children get help “promptly.”