Wingate Community Nursery School

Overview

Wingate Community Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school, where children “really thrive” in a “rich and stimulating” environment. The inspection confirms that the school’s ambitious leadership and nurturing ethos inspire staff and parents, creating a setting where children develop confidence, independence, and a deep curiosity for the natural world.

Strengths

• The curriculum is “built into the remarkably rich and stimulating learning environments,” offering “real and meaningful” activities such as using joinery tools or baking.
• Staff “know the children extremely well” and “skilfully facilitate children’s play,” extending thinking through “rich conversation” and targeted support.
• Children develop “impressive” understanding of the world, particularly regarding natural processes, through time spent at the “Cottage in the Woods” and allotments.
• Assessment is used effectively to identify needs early, with staff recording observations to plan “next steps for each child.”
• Staff workload has been reduced, and members of staff feel “well supported, trusted and valued,” describing the school as “like a family.”

Areas to improve

The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with careful vetting of adults, regular training on recognising abuse, and immediate action taken if concerns arise.