Alphablocks Nursery School was inspected by Ofsted in the Summer Term of 2024. Our school is pleased to announce the results of this latest inspection by Ofsted, which can be read in full here:
The report judged our school to be of outstanding quality in all areas of its provision. The inspection found that “Children are extremely happy and confident learners at this setting. They learn a wide range of skills that give them an exceptional start to their education. Leaders have high expectations of what they want children to know and do. All staff are very nurturing and have an excellent understanding of their key children. They plan well-thought-out activities that capture children’s interests.”
The report goes on to identify various ways in which our provision supports and empowers children’s learning and development, including language and mathematics, knowledge of the physical and social environment, encouraging exploration, physical activity, and forging strong bonds between peers and key teachers.
For our team, one of the highlights of the report concerned the recognition of our provision for children with additional needs:
“The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. Staff are skilled at identifying children’s specific needs early. They work with the local authority, advisory teachers, and parents to implement strategies to support children’s needs. For example, staff support children to learn how to communicate using Makaton alongside visual aids. Leaders carefully consider staffing to ensure that the right support is provided to help children to reach their individual next steps in learning. This helps all children to make excellent progress.”
Ofsted report, Alphablocks Nursery School (2024)