West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation

Overview

West Exe Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, where children thrive socially, emotionally, and physically. Leaders have designed an exceptional curriculum that meets children’s needs, resulting in highly engaged and enthusiastic learners who feel safe and happy.

Strengths

• Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour, being polite, kind, and independent in their daily routines.
• Staff use high-quality language and skilful questioning to broaden children’s knowledge and understanding.
• The curriculum effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Leaders foster a strong safeguarding culture and take steps to reduce staff workload while providing high-quality training.
• Parents are overwhelmingly positive, with all respondents recommending the nursery to others.

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust records and staff who are quick to identify and report concerns.