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Willow Nursery School
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Willow Nursery School
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- Dunstable LU5 4QU
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| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| This inspection | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Outstanding |
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Diverse Books and Toys: Children show delight in the many books that adults share with them.
Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children independently access the garden and share equipment with each other.
Forest School Sessions: Children have opportunities such as gardening, cooking, forest school and yoga sessions.
Philosophy: Leaders have designed a curriculum linked to the statutory framework for early years.
Activities: Children access activities that make the daily language being used more meaningful.
Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Curriculum provides opportunities for children to develop language, knowledge and skills so they are prepared for Year 1.
Communication: Staff are positive role models providing regular communication with parents.
Community Building: There are opportunities for parent-teacher interactions before and during the school day.
Programs and Resources: Leaders apply for extra support from outside agencies.
Staff Training: Leaders have not trained staff sufficiently to adapt the curriculum for children with SEND confidently.
Welcoming and Professional Staff: Adults are positive role models.
Safeguarding Training: Staff have been trained to notice any small changes in children’s appearance or behavior.
Diversity Management: Leaders value diversity within the community introducing children to a range of religious festivals.
Play and Learning Integration: Children show the ability to sustain concentration and follow instructions.
Transition to Primary School: Prepared for Year 1 but staff need clearer progression steps.
Child Safety Management: Children are taught about road safety and how to use tools correctly.
Children's Safety and Security: Children feel safe and secure, having close relationships with their key workers.
Teaching Personal Safety: Children use signs and symbols so their needs are clearly understood.
Happiness and Settling: Children are happy and motivated to learn.
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Willow Nursery School is a Nursery, Co-Ed Nursery located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
This nursery accepts children from 2-5 years old.
Currently, the nursery has 96 students enrolled.
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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Local authority ratio 19 : 1