M.A Nursery

Ofsted rating for M.A Nursery

Last inspected 30 July 2025

What it's like to attend

• Children are happy, confident and settled, forming secure relationships with nurturing staff.
• The nursery has a strong focus on creativity and active play, including trips that help children learn about the world.
• Staff support children's independence by providing time and space for child-led play and encouraging exploration through senses.
• Children show enthusiasm for role-playing, imaginative play, and hands-on activities that nurture creativity and coordination.
• Leaders and staff are passionate about their roles and continuously develop children's learning, working well together.
• Staff retention is good, fostering trusting relationships, and parents describe a nurturing feel.
• Teaching is good, with staff interacting well, modelling play, and encouraging children to experiment.
• Children benefit from regular activities in the fresh air and enjoy healthy meals and snacks, promoting physical development.
• The environment for the youngest children supports gross motor skills, and older children develop physical skills, coordination, and dexterity.
• Children show kindness and consideration, with staff building confidence and self-esteem through praise and encouragement.

• 1Strengthen how information is shared with parents about the skills their children are developing to help parents support and extend their children's learning at home.
• 2Strengthen staff practice to ensure learning opportunities are well sequenced and focus more precisely on supporting children's individual learning intentions.