Willow Tree Nursery School in Bidford has outstanding roots
THE Willow Tree Nursery School, Bidford, has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
In a glowing report, inspectors described the nursery as remarkable and added: “Children are greeted with smiles and enthusiasm by the staff with whom they have developed warm, trusting relationships.”
Ofsted also highlighted the nursery’s use of its outside area for play and learning, saying it was “expertly planned and skilfully resourced” and allowed children to “develop important physical skills”.
Staff were highlighted as excellent role models which filters down to the children, who were described as consistently polite and considerate to one another.
The report continued: “The inspirational manager and her dedicated team have a strong vision of what they want children to learn. This masterfully underpins the exciting, play-based curriculum that they have designed to reflect children’s developmental needs and personal interests.
“The curriculum is skilfully planned to ensure that children have vast opportunities to practise and embed each step of their learning across all areas of the provision.”
There was also praise for the nursery’s SEND provision, which allowed children to be “supported exceptionally well… and make excellent progress as a result.”
Ofsted concluded that Willow Tree children “are exceptionally well prepared for their transition to school”.
