A nursery in Washington is celebrating after receiving the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.

Oxclose Nursery School, in Washington, received “expected standard” in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance and personal development and wellbeing.

The report begins by mentioning how children “arrive happily” at school and are “excited to learn each day”.

The report states: “They confidently wave goodbye to their parents and carers as staff welcome them in.

Oxclose Nursery School, in Washington, is celebrating after receiving the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.

placeholder image — Oxclose Nursery School, in Washington, is celebrating after receiving the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.

"Staff are nurturing. They build extremely positive relationships with the children. This ensures that children feel safe and have a trusted adult while at school.

"Staff sensitively and subtly support children, both in their learning and with their wider needs. This includes children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.”

According to inspectors, children at Oxclose demonstrate “good levels of engagement” throughout their time at school.

The report states: “They enjoy learning and having fun with their friends.

Oxclose Nursery School received “expected standard” in achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance and personal development and wellbeing.

"Children particularly show an interest in sharing books and stories. This helps them to learn more about themselves and the world around them.”

Oxclose Nursery School was praised by inspectors for ensuring children make progress throughout their time there and are “well prepared for their next steps” at primary school.

The report states: “The close partnership between nursery and home is valued by parents.

"Parents speak highly of the setting and of the care and quality of education that staff provide for their children.”

The school has been given a couple of areas it could improve in, including building on the success of its recent work to strengthen the school’s curriculum and teaching “so that this is consistently of a high quality”.

The report continues: “Leaders should continue to enhance the strategies, opportunities and experiences for their most vulnerable children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to reflect the changing needs of the cohorts who attend.”

Headteacher, Ruth Brown, said: “I am extremely proud of the outcome of our recent inspection.

"It is recognition for the hard work and commitment of staff, and it is lovely to receive such good feedback from parents.

"We are especially proud that the inspectors saw happy children engaged in their learning.”