Emneth Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school Emneth Nursery School is a hive of learning and exploration. It is expertly led by the headteacher and ably supported by a team of dedicated practitioners.

Their relentless drive has built upon the good practice seen at the previous inspection. Governors provide robust challenge, holding senior leaders to account for achieving the best outcomes for children. Children thrive in the well-planned provision.

They are busy and content and behave extremely well. Children are eager to learn as they arrive for the start of each session because they love to spend time in the nursey. Teaching is consistently strong.

No time is lost... in making every moment a learning opportunity. Assessment is expertly used to ensure that the teaching meets the needs of every child across all areas of learning. Children are at the heart of the curriculum.

Practitioners develop children's curiosity and inquisitiveness by planning activities that build upon each child's interest. First-hand experiences enrich children's learning and effectively promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Relationships with parents and carers are very strong.

They are kept informed about how well their child is doing and different ways they can support them at home. This contributes well to the excellent progress children make in their learning. Practitioners use questioning skilfully to explore children's understanding and to challenge their learning.

Practitioners receive excellent training and work well with other early years providers to share their expertise. The headteacher ensures that the school's own practice remains sharp by working with other schools and championing early years provision. From their different starting points, all groups of children, including the disadvantaged and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make exceptional gains in their learning and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

The environment is thoughtfully planned to stimulate children's thinking and ensure that they are active in their learning. However, there are some missed opportunities to promote early reading skills in the outdoor area.

Information about this school

This is an averaged-sized nursery school.

Children attend on a flexible part-time basis, mornings, afternoons or full days. The school also offers a breakfast club and after-school club. The children's centre and day care provision that share the school site are subject to separate inspection arrangements.

Nearly all the children are White British. There are a small number of children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium. As this is a nursery school, there is no sport premium funding from the government.

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