Oak Tree Nursery School Garstang

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • Staff accurately assess the progress of each child, and any gaps identified in their learning are swiftly acted upon and supported. All children are making substantial progress from their starting points.

This includes children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). • The management team has an uncompromising commitment to help children achieve the very best they can. Staff are involved in planning highly focused improvement plans to ensure that practice is of the highest quality.

• Children are thriving. They are supported by highly skilled and dedicated staff who h...ave high expectations of the children. • Staff establish superb partnerships with parents and other professionals, including other settings that children attend.

They promote excellent communication and keep parents very well informed of the progress their children are making. Staff share their expertise and provide ideas with parents so that they can continue children's learning at home. • Children have a thirst for learning.

They relish exploring the exceptional range of resources that spark their enjoyment, curiosity and creativity. • The quality of teaching is worthy of dissemination. Staff have been invited to be lead practitioners to share their excellent teaching methods with other providers.

This includes the mathematics and outdoor learning initiatives used by the staff. • The key-person arrangements are highly effective in working with children and their families. Staff ensure that children feel safe, secure and receive the best possible support to meet their full potential.

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