St Michaels Nursery

Ofsted rating for St Michaels Nursery

Last inspected 15 April 2025

What it's like to attend

• Children and their parents receive a warm welcome on arrival from happy staff who know them well, and children settle quickly, eager to explore the environment.
• Staff place a high priority on children's emotional security and show genuine care for each child, providing comfort and support.
• Staff provide opportunities to learn about a range of celebrations and festivals from different cultures, fostering a sense of uniqueness and belonging.
• Staff support children's communication and language development effectively, modelling language, using objects and pictures, and incorporating songs, rhymes and stories.
• Staff help children to develop good hygiene practices and understand the importance of washing their hands, encouraging responsibility for self-care.
• Leaders have a clear vision for the future of the setting and are committed to developing high-quality experiences for all children, having improved provision since the last inspection.
• Staff promote positive behaviour, and children generally behave well, showing politeness and using manners.
• Parents are happy with the care and education provided, appreciating communication and the progress their children have made, particularly with language development.

• 1Ensure small-group activities have clear and sharply focused intentions for learning to enable all children to make as much progress as possible.
• 2Improve the organisation of transition times to ensure that routines are well structured and children remain engaged in purposeful learning.