Slough Centre Nursery School
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| Street Address | Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3EA |
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| CRN Number | 06983066 |
| HQ Postcode | SP34UF |
| Insolvency Risk | insolvent |
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| Ofsted URN | 109760 🔗 |
| CQC Location ID | N/A |
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| Last Synced | 2026-08-09 10:33 |
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| Head Teacher | Mrs D. Lister |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Pupils on Roll | 107 |
| Lead Inspector | Jo Brinkley |
| Inspection Dates | 8 and 9 July 2025 |
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Chronological tracker of regulatory heads, managers, headteachers, and directors appointed to run this provision.
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July 8, 2025: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
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March 26, 2024: School inspection
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June 21, 2018: Short inspection
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December 11, 2013: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
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December 7, 2010: Ofsted Rated Outstanding
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June 26, 2008: Ofsted Rated Good
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February 7, 2005: Full inspection (Inspector: Mrs S. M. Barnes Dates of inspection: 7 th 10 th February 2005 Inspection number: 272963 Inspection carried out under section 10 of the School Inspections Act 1996 Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 2 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm 0 Tw ( Crown copyright 2005 This report may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that all extracts quoted are reproduced verbatim without adaptation and on condition that the source and date thereof are stated. Further copies of this report are obtainable fr om the school. Under the School Inspections Act 1996, the school must provide a copy of this report and/or its summary free of charge to certain categories of people. A charge not ex ceeding the full cost of reproduction may be made for any other copies supplied. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 3 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm 0 Tw ( INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL Type of school: )-5795(Nursery )]TJ 0 -1.65 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw [(School category: )-5130(Maintained )]TJ T* [(Age range of children: )-2795(3-5 )]TJ T* -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw [(Gender of children: )-4070(Mixed )]TJ T* -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw [(Number on roll: )-5740(129 )]TJ 0 -1.4 TD 12.5772 Tc 0 Tw ( School address: )-5410(Buckingham Avenue East )]TJ 0 -1.15 TD -0.0015 Tc 12.5787 Tw [( Slough )]TJ T* -0.0005 Tc 12.5777 Tw [( Berkshire )]TJ T* -0.0009 Tc 8.1331 Tw [(Postcode: SL1 )8130(3EA )]TJ 0 -1.4 TD 12.5772 Tc 0 Tw ( Telephone number: )-3910(01753 521975 )]TJ 0 -1.65 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0032 Tw [(Fax number: )-6965(01753 554609 )]TJ 0 -1.4 TD 12.5772 Tc 0 Tw ( Appropriate authority: )-3015(Governing body )]TJ 0 -1.65 TD -0.0001 Tc 1.5406 Tw [(Name of chair of )]TJ 0 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw (governors: Mrs J. Badger-Sakal Date of previous )]TJ 0 -1.15 TD 0 Tw (inspection: 10 th May 1999 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOL The )-5.5(school )-5.5(is situated in Slough and is part of an Early Years Centre. One hundred and twenty-nine )]TJ 0 -1.1475 TD 0.0272 Tw [(boys and girls attend for two to five terms between the ages of three )5.5(and )5.5(five. )5.5(Some )5.5(children )5.5(attend )]TJ T* 0.131 Tw [(on a part-time basis, either in the morning or in the afternoon, and some for the whole day. )5.5(The )]TJ T* 0.0008 Tc 0.0274 Tw [(children come from a very )5.5(mixed )5.5(range )5.5(of )5.5(backg)]TJ 21.5738 0 TD 0.0009 Tc 0.0218 Tw [(rounds, some living nearby and others who travel a )]TJ -21.5738 -1.1475 TD 0.0014 Tc 0.1907 Tw [(considerable distance to get to school. Forty children speak English as an additional language. )]TJ T* 0.0009 Tc 0.1857 Tw [(Many of these are at an early stage of lear)]TJ 20.4426 0 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.1854 Tw [(ning English. The main languages spoken )5.4(by )5.4(these )]TJ -20.4426 -1.1475 TD 0.1581 Tw [(children )-5.5(at home are Punjabi and Urdu. Twelve children are on the schools special educational )]TJ T* 0.016 Tw [(needs register and of these two children have a statement of their need. The special needs of )5.4(these )]TJ T* -0.0003 Tw [(children )-5.4(include )-5.4(moderate learning, social, emot)]TJ 21.2459 0 TD 0.0009 Tc 0 Tw (ional and behavioural, multi sensory impairment and speech and physical and communication difficulties. The childrens attainment when )5.5(they )5.5(join )5.5(the )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0.4589 Tw [(nursery is below the nationally expected level )]TJ 23.6011 0 TD 0.4588 Tw [(for their ages overall. It )5.5(is )5.5(well )5.5(below )5.5(in )]TJ -23.6011 -1.1475 TD 0.2238 Tw [(communication, language and literacy and in personal, social and emotional development. )5.5(The )]TJ T* 0.0708 Tw [(school is involved in the Healthy Schools initiative and has been awarded with Investors in People )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc 0.0652 Tw (and the Gold sm)9.2(iling for life)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 8.7158 0 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.0599 Tw [( )-5.4(award. )-5.4(Sessions )-5.4(are )-5.4(planned )-5.4(by teachers and also by nursery nurses. )]TJ -12.4699 -1.1475 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.1417 Tw [(One )-5.5(person )-5.5(who )-5.5(takes )-5.5(overall )-5.5(responsibility )-5.5(for )-5.5(the planning at that time leads each session. All )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc 0.1801 Tw (children have a key worker )-5.5(who )-5.5(is )-5.5(responsible for keeping up to date records of their progress )]TJ -12.6448 -1.1475 TD 0.0011 Tc -0.0002 Tw (throughout their time in school. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 4 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSPECTION TEAM Members of the inspection team )-7060(Subject responsibilities )]TJ ET 48.12 764.42 0.72 -0.78 re f 48.12 764.42 310.2 -0.72 re f 358.32 764.42 0.72 -0.78 re f 359.04 764.42 183.54 -0.72 re f 542.58 764.42 0.72 -0.78 re f 542.58 764.42 0.72 -0.72 re f 48.12 763.64 0.72 -26.1 re f 358.32 763.64 0.72 -26.1 re f 542.58 763.64 0.72 -26.1 re f BT /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 722.6003 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw [(16249 )-940(Sheelagh Barnes )-5645(Lead inspector )-1435(Provision )-45(for )-45(special )-40(educational )]TJ 25.85 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.6542 Tw (needs, provision for children with English as an additional )]TJ T* -0.0004 Tc 2.7926 Tw [(language, communication, )]TJ T* -0.0008 Tc 2.343 Tw (language and literacy, mathematical development, )]TJ T* -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (creative development 9173 )-1495(Sarah McDermott )-5465(Lay inspector )-2045( )]TJ ET 48.12 634.1 0.72 -0.78 re f 48.84 634.1 47.22 -0.72 re f 96.06 634.1 0.72 -0.78 re f 96.78 634.1 162.3 -0.72 re f 259.08 634.1 0.72 -0.78 re f 259.8 634.1 98.52 -0.72 re f 358.32 634.1 0.72 -0.78 re f 359.04 634.1 183.54 -0.72 re f 542.58 634.1 0.72 -0.78 re f 48.12 633.32 0.72 -19.8 re f 96.06 633.32 0.72 -19.8 re f 259.08 633.32 0.72 -19.8 re f 358.32 633.32 0.72 -19.8 re f 542.58 633.32 0.72 -19.8 re f BT 12 0 0 12 53.88 598.5803 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw [(22434 )-940(Sandra Bradshaw )-5365(Team inspector )-1100(Knowledge )-485(and )-480(understanding )]TJ 25.85 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 1.7094 Tw [(of the world, physical )]TJ T* -0.0004 Tc 0.6201 Tw (development, personal, social and emotional development The inspection contractor was: )-17860( )]TJ T* -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw [( )-7260(Altecq Inspections Limited )-13510( )]TJ 0 -1.8 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw [( )-7260(102 Bath Road )-18455( )]TJ 0 -1.95 TD -0.0007 Tc 7.2629 Tw [( Cheltenham )-12475( )]TJ T* -0.0003 Tc 7.2625 Tw [( Glos )-15805( )]TJ T* -0.0009 Tc 7.2631 Tw [( GL53 )7260(7JX )-13415( )]TJ 0 -1.55 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Any concerns or complaints )]TJ 13.035 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1177 Tw [(about the inspection or the repor)]TJ 14.975 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1179 Tw [(t should be made initially to )]TJ -28.01 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.3573 Tw (the contractor. The procedures are set out in the leaf)]TJ 11.735 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3527 Tw [(let Complaining about Ofsted )]TJ -26.48 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0626 Tw [(Inspections, which is available from Ofs)]TJ 18.025 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0632 Tw [(ted Publications Cent)]TJ 9.56 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0579 Tw [(re (telephone 07002 637833) )]TJ -27.585 -1.15 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0021 Tw (or Ofsteds website (www.ofsted.gov.uk). Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 5 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.001 Tc 0.0032 Tw (REPORT CONTENTS )27250( )27125(Page )]TJ T* 0 Tc 0 Tw ( PART A: SUMMARY OF THE REPORT )-12560( )-2005( )-2720(6 )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 0 -1.145 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( PART B: COMMENTARY ON THE MAIN INSPECTION FINDINGS STANDARDS ACHIEVED BY CHILDREN )-9305( )-2005( )-2720(8 )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf -1.775 -1.145 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Standards achieved in areas of learning, subjects and courses Childrens attitudes, values and other personal qualities QUALITY OF EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL )-2400( )-2005( )-2720(10 )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 0 -1.145 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Teaching and learning The curriculum Care, guidance and support Partnership with parents, ot her schools and the community LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT )-12240( )-2005( )-2720(14 )]TJ 0 -1.175 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( PART C: THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN AREAS OF LEARNING )-1630( )-2720( )-2720(17 )]TJ 0 -1.175 TD 30.4372 Tc 0 Tw [( )28430( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 0 -1.145 TD 0 Tc ( AREAS OF LEARNING IN THE FOUNDATION STAGE PART D: SUMMARY OF THE MAIN INSPECTION JUDGEMENTS )150( )-2720( )-2720(22 )]TJ T* 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 6 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 13.98 0 0 13.98 53.88 778.8803 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.0019 Tw (PART A: SUMMARY OF THE REPORT OVERALL EVALUATION This is an effective school that provides a )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 19.7541 0 TD 0 Tw (good quality of education for all children. Overall, the )]TJ -22.2022 -1.1475 TD 0.0271 Tw [(childrens achievement is good and their attainment )]TJ 23.3169 0 TD [(when they leave school is at the )5.5(level )5.5(expected )]TJ -23.3169 -1.1475 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.0215 Tw [(for their age. Teaching and learning are good and the provision for children with special )5.4(educational )]TJ T* 0.158 Tw [(needs and English as an additional language is good. )5.4(The )5.4(school )5.4(is )5.4(well )5.4(led )5.4(and )5.4(managed )5.4(and )]TJ T* 0.0007 Tc 0.0002 Tw (gives good value for money. The schools main strengths and w)-8.1(eaknesses are )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 645.8604 Tm 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0719 Tw [( )-376(The ethos of the school is)]TJ 12.465 0 TD 0.0679 Tw [( very good and children have very good attitudes and behave )]TJ -11.74 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (very well as a result. )-268.4(Leadership of the school is strongly committ)]TJ 21.24 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1779 Tw [(ed to inclusion and children from diverse )]TJ -20.515 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (backgrounds and with a wide range of ability are integrated well. )-420(Procedures to ensure that ch)]TJ 13.67 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0228 Tw [(ildren are well looked after and kept safe are very good and )]TJ -12.945 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (systems for the induction of new children are excellent. )-403(Assessment is very thorough and information )]TJ 21.265 0 TD 0.0425 Tw [(provided for parents about their children is )]TJ -20.54 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0 Tw (excellent. )-376.5(The school does not yet have simple system)]TJ 20.88 0 TD 0.0677 Tw [(s to analyse data and evaluate progress of )]TJ -20.155 -1.15 TD 0.0002 Tc 0 Tw (groups. )-440(Lesson planning is good. However, session leaders do not monitor during lessons that all )]TJ 0.725 -1.15 TD 0.0029 Tw (adults follow these plans exactly when they are working with small groups of children. )-215(Provision for children with English as)]TJ 18.145 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.2318 Tw [( an additional language and those with special )]TJ -17.42 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1869 Tw [(educational needs is good. Provision for ch)]TJ 20.16 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.1832 Tw [(ildren with special educational needs of a )]TJ -20.16 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (profound nature is very good. )-430(Mid-day supervision is satisfactory, but does not)]TJ 22.105 0 TD [( match the quality of pr)]TJ 10.2 0 TD 0.0142 Tw [(ovision of the rest )]TJ -31.58 -1.15 TD 0.0003 Tc 0.0019 Tw (of the day. )-365(Systems to monitor attendance and punctualit)]TJ 21.415 0 TD 0.0817 Tw [(y are cumbersome and some parents still )]TJ -20.69 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (do not fully appreciate the importance of trying to arrive on time. There has been good)]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 9.74 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( improvement overall since the time )]TJ 16.13 0 TD [(of the last inspection. There are )]TJ -26.23 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0932 Tw [(good policies and guidelines in place for all areas)]TJ 22.485 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0879 Tw [( of the curriculum. Planning is good and )]TJ -22.485 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0527 Tw [(assessment is used well by key workers to moni)]TJ 21.685 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0522 Tw [(tor the progress of eac)]TJ 10.215 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.048 Tw (h child. All children, including older and more able, are challenged in)]TJ 21.785 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0725 Tw [( the tasks they are set. Supervision in the )]TJ -21.785 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2179 Tw [(garden area is good. While attendance is now sa)]TJ 23.335 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2175 Tw [(tisfactory, punctuality is still not good )]TJ -23.335 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0964 Tw [(enough. Provision for childrens ca)]TJ 15.65 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0926 Tw [(re, welfare, health and safety has also improved and is )]TJ -15.65 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (now very good. STANDARDS ACHIEVED The achievement of children )]TJ 13.355 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1293 Tw [(of all ages and abilities is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12.14 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good and by the time they leave )]TJ -28.34 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (school their attainment is at the expected le vel for their age in all areas of learning. When the children join the nursery, their attainm)]TJ 22.19 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1377 Tw [(ent is varied and, taken overall, is lower )]TJ -22.19 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.183 Tw [(than expected for their ages. It is much lowe)]TJ 21.015 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1827 Tw [(r in communication, language and literacy, )]TJ -21.015 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.298 Tw [(where a high percentage of children have )]TJ 20.68 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.295 Tw [(English as an additional language, and in )]TJ -20.68 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.4339 Tw [(personal, social and emotional development. )]TJ 22.21 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.4331 Tw [(Children achieve well in mathematical )]TJ -22.21 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.6379 Tw [(development, knowledge and understanding of )]TJ 24.175 0 TD 0.6329 Tw [(the world, physical and creative )]TJ -24.175 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0186 Tw [(development. In personal, social and emoti)]TJ 19.085 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0179 Tw [(onal development and communication, language )]TJ -19.085 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0126 Tw [(and literacy their achievement is very good. By )]TJ 21.035 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0129 Tw [(the time children leave )]TJ 10.315 0 TD 0.0079 Tw [(school they are likely )]TJ -31.35 -1.15 TD 0.0134 Tw [(to attain the goals children are expected to reac)]TJ 21.15 0 TD 0.0128 Tw [(h by the end of their nursery education in all )]TJ -21.15 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2798 Tw [(six areas of the curriculum for young childr)]TJ 20.725 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.2783 Tw [(en. Children with English as an additional )]TJ -20.725 -1.15 TD 0.2172 Tw (language are well supported and achi Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 7 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm -0.0011 Tc 0.1233 Tw (achieve well and those with special educational needs of a profound nature achieve very )]TJ -21.65 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (well due to the very good quality of support they are given. Provision for childrens moral, so)]TJ 14.945 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1255 Tw [(cial and cultural development is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 14.83 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1229 Tw [(very)10.5( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.885 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.122 Tw [( and for their )]TJ -34.66 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0091 Tw [(spiritual development it is good.)]TJ 14.025 0 TD 0.0078 Tw [( The children have very positive attitudes to school and their )]TJ -14.025 -1.15 TD 0.0515 Tw [(behaviour is very good. Attendance )]TJ 16.19 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0471 Tw [(is satisfactory. The school has satisfactory systems for )]TJ -16.19 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0578 Tw [(ensuring that children attend on a regular )]TJ 18.895 0 TD 0.0528 Tw [(basis, and absences are almost always because )]TJ -18.895 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2669 Tw [(of illness, but it gives an insufficiently cl)]TJ 19.185 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2624 Tw [(ear message to parents of the importance of )]TJ -19.185 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (attending punctually. QUALITY OF EDUCATION The school provides children with a )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 16.48 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good quality of education. Teaching and learning are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf -18.92 -1.18 TD 0 Tw (good . Assessment is good overall. The assessm)]TJ 20.55 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.2189 Tw [(ent of the progress )]TJ 9.49 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2174 Tw [(and attainment of )]TJ -32.48 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0879 Tw [(individual children is good. It is very detailed )]TJ 20.455 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0871 Tw [(and thorough. It is the re)]TJ 11.275 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0826 Tw [(sult of an extremely )]TJ -31.73 -1.15 TD 0.1126 Tw [(large amount of work by all staff and is hi)]TJ 19.115 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1095 Tw [(ghly appreciated by parent)]TJ 12.1 0 TD 0.1079 Tw [(s, who can read and )]TJ -31.215 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1026 Tw [(contribute to it at any time and take it when )]TJ 20.3 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0978 Tw [(their child leaves school. However, while key )]TJ -20.3 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0976 Tw [(workers know the children in their care very )]TJ 20.27 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0979 Tw [(well, there are no simple)]TJ 11.215 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.095 Tw [( systems in place to )]TJ -31.485 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1127 Tw [(analyse the data produced by assessment and to )]TJ 22.945 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1076 Tw [(monitor the progress of individuals and )]TJ -22.945 -1.15 TD 0.0319 Tw [(groups over time. The curriculum is good overall as )]TJ 23.215 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.028 Tw [(a result of high levels of expertise of all )]TJ -23.215 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1303 Tw [(staff and provides a wide range of)]TJ 15.775 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.128 Tw [( exciting and interesting activities to develop childrens )]TJ -15.775 -1.15 TD -0.0013 Tc 0.1785 Tw [(skill and knowledge in all six areas of learni)]TJ 20.495 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1743 Tw [(ng for young children. Planning is good but )]TJ -20.495 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2319 Tw [(group leaders do not always monitor during sessi)]TJ 23.33 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2275 Tw [(ons to ensure that other adults have )]TJ -23.33 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0978 Tw [(interpreted the tasks they have planned exactly. Pr)]TJ 23.12 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0947 Tw [(ovision at lunchtime is satisfactory and )]TJ -23.12 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1957 Tw [(takes full regard for childrens health and well-)]TJ 21.685 0 TD 0.1928 Tw [(being, but some opportunities to develop )]TJ -21.685 -1.15 TD 0.1078 Tw [(childrens social and cultural skills at that ti)]TJ 19.51 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1077 Tw [(me are missed. The provision for children with )]TJ -19.51 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1363 Tw [(special educational needs and those for whom)]TJ 21.355 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.1334 Tw [( English is an additional language is good )]TJ -21.355 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.168 Tw (overall and provision for children with spec ial educational needs of)]TJ 10.99 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1664 Tw [( a profound nature is )]TJ -30.81 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1779 Tw [(very good. The school provides)]TJ 14.59 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1727 Tw [( a good range of activities to enrich the curriculum. The )]TJ -14.59 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0336 Tw [(accommodation is good. The school has a good range )]TJ 24.615 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0325 Tw [(of resources which all staff use very )]TJ -24.615 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0052 Tw [(effectively. The school provides very good le)]TJ 19.685 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (vels of care, support and guidance. Partnership with parents is very good and there )]TJ 16.79 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.1384 Tw [(are exceptionally high levels)]TJ 12.89 0 TD 0 Tc 0.1338 Tw [( of parental satisfaction. )]TJ -29.68 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1526 Tw [(Procedures for induction of children into sc)]TJ 19.795 0 TD 0.1509 Tw [(hool and information provided for parents are )]TJ -19.795 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0577 Tw [(excellent. Links with other schools and the comm)]TJ 22.11 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0535 Tw [(unity are very good. The school takes full )]TJ -22.11 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1826 Tw [(regard of the needs of parent)]TJ 13.805 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.183 Tw (s and families with young childr en and is sympathetic, for )]TJ -28.535 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1854 Tw [(example, when parents who trav)]TJ 15.12 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1827 Tw [(el long distances are late. However, there are no easy )]TJ -15.12 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1718 Tw [(systems in place to monitor attendance and la)]TJ 21.53 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1677 Tw [(teness and parents are not all sufficiently )]TJ -21.53 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (aware of the importance of trying to bring their children on time. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The leadership and management are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 16.795 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good overall. The leadership and management of the )]TJ -19.54 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0125 Tw [(headteacher and senior staff are good. Governanc)]TJ 22.41 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0128 Tw [(e is good. The governing body effectively )]TJ -22.41 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1526 Tw [(fulfils its leadership role. Governors are regular)]TJ 21.63 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1483 Tw [( visitors to the school and ensure that all )]TJ -21.63 -1.15 TD 0.0003 Tc 0.0019 Tw (statutory requirements are met. PARENTS AND CHILDRENS VIEWS OF THE SCHOOL Parents have very positive opinions of the sc)]TJ 20.66 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1246 Tw [(hool. They are very pleased with the efforts )]TJ -20.66 -1.15 TD 0.3425 Tw [(staff make to ensure that all children ar)]TJ 19.62 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3385 Tw [(e happy and secure in their learning. They )]TJ -19.62 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.3158 Tw [(appreciate being made to feel included in c)]TJ 21.19 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.3124 Tw (harting the progress their children make. Children enjoy coming to school and quickly learn to settle and take a full part in all )]TJ T* 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (activities. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED The most important things the school should do to improve are: Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 8 )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.2603 Tm 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0452 Tw [( )-717.5(refine assessment and analysis procedures to pr)]TJ 22.805 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0425 Tw [(ovide simple information to monitor the )]TJ -21.765 -1.15 TD 0.0026 Tw (progress of individual children and groups; * )-754(ensure leaders consistently monitor all aspects )]TJ 22.08 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0077 Tw [(of teaching in their group so that children )]TJ -21.04 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0667 Tw [(all receive what has been planned and variations)]TJ 22.05 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0628 Tw [( in interpretation are known and taken )]TJ -22.05 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (into consideration when planning future work; )-641.7(ensure provision for children )]TJ 14.345 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1176 Tw [(who stay at lunchtime matches the good standard of the )]TJ -13.305 -1.15 TD 0.0006 Tc 0.0016 Tw (rest of the day; * )-495(establish simple systems to monitor punc)]TJ 20.595 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2652 Tw [(tuality and attendance and to continue to )]TJ -19.555 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0733 Tw [(highlight for parents and carers when they ar)]TJ 20.285 0 TD 0.0725 Tw [(e not making full use of the placement for )]TJ -20.285 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (their child.* (* These have been highlighted by the school, )]TJ 22.04 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1831 Tw [(as areas for improvement, in the school )]TJ -22.04 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (development plan.) Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 9 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 13.98 0 0 13.98 53.88 778.8803 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.0019 Tw (PART B: COMMENTARY ON THE INSPECTION FINDINGS STANDARDS ACHIEVED BY CHILDREN Standards achieved in areas of learning Childrens achievements are good overall and they are likely to )]TJ 13.18 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.083 Tw [(attain the expected levels )]TJ -29.125 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (for their age in all areas of learning. Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 15.29 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( )-574(Children achieve very well in communi)]TJ 18.96 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1879 Tw [(cation, language and literacy and in personal, )]TJ -17.92 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (social and emotional development. )-407.5(Children with special educational needs )]TJ 20.62 0 TD 0.3532 Tw [(achieve well and those with needs of a )]TJ -19.58 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0028 Tw (profound nature achieve very well due to the very good support they are given. )-730(Achievement of children with English as)]TJ 18.795 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0328 Tw [( an additional language and those from different )]TJ -17.755 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (minority ethnic groups is good. Commentary)11( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 0 -1.145 TD 0 Tc ( 1. )-1100(Children enter nursery school)]TJ 15.87 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1501 Tw [( with levels of attainment )]TJ 11.965 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1479 Tw [(that overall are below those )]TJ -25.47 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2626 Tw [(expected for their age. This is broadly si)]TJ 19.49 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2624 Tw [(milar to the judgement)]TJ 10.68 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2575 Tw [(s of the previous )]TJ -30.17 -1.15 TD 0.0225 Tw [(inspection. However, currently standards )]TJ 18.42 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0189 Tw [(in communication, language and literacy and )]TJ -18.42 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.128 Tw [(personal and emotional development are gener)]TJ 21.57 0 TD -0.0013 Tc 0.1255 Tw [(ally well below those expected when )]TJ -21.57 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1112 Tw [(children start school. About one-)]TJ 14.775 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.108 Tw [( third of the children speak English as an additional )]TJ -14.775 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2125 Tw [(language and many of these start nursery sc)]TJ 21.21 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2079 Tw [(hool with very few words of English. )]TJ -21.21 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2081 Tw [(These children are well supported by all st)]TJ 20.1 0 TD 0 Tc 0.2064 Tw [(aff, many of whom speak a number of )]TJ -20.1 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.063 Tw [(community languages and all of whom also co)]TJ 20.865 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0627 Tw [(mmunicate using a si)]TJ 9.57 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0571 Tw [(mple form of sign )]TJ -30.435 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1879 Tw [(language. Children attend for between two and )]TJ 22.3 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1867 Tw [(five terms until they move on to a )]TJ -22.3 -1.15 TD 0.1626 Tw [(range of other schools and early years settings)]TJ 21.855 0 TD 0 Tc 0.1613 Tw [(. Most children attend for either the )]TJ -21.855 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1475 Tw [(morning or the afternoon, but)]TJ 13.485 0 TD 0.143 Tw [( a small number attend for the whole day and stay to )]TJ -13.485 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (lunch. All of these groups make good gains in their learning during their time in school. 2. )-936.7(There are no standardised )]TJ 15.62 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.3124 Tw [(assessments for children of nursery school age, but )]TJ -13.255 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1278 Tw [(inspection evidence shows that their achiev)]TJ 19.845 0 TD 0.1279 Tw [(ement is good and that)]TJ 10.675 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1226 Tw [( they make good )]TJ -30.52 -1.15 TD 0.1375 Tw [(progress overall. In communication, l)]TJ 16.825 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1337 Tw [(anguage and literacy, and personal, social and )]TJ -16.825 -1.15 TD 0.1028 Tw [(emotional development, childrens skills ar)]TJ 19.115 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1005 Tw [(e developed extremely well, achievements )]TJ -19.115 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1079 Tw [(are very good and standards are likely to be in)]TJ 21.455 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1037 Tw [( line with those expected by the time )]TJ -21.455 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0223 Tw [(they leave. In mathematical, creative )]TJ 16.615 0 TD -0.0011 Tc [(and physical development and in knowledge and )]TJ -16.615 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1619 Tw [(understanding of the world childrens achi)]TJ 19.18 0 TD 0.1578 Tw [(evements are good and they are likely to )]TJ -19.18 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2475 Tw [(attain the standards expected by the time)]TJ 19.76 0 TD 0.2476 Tw [( they finish the )]TJ 7.705 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.243 Tw [(Foundation Stage. This )]TJ -27.465 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3194 Tw [(indicates a good maintenance of standards si)]TJ 21.96 0 TD 0.3179 Tw [(nce the previous inspection, when )]TJ -21.96 -1.15 TD 0.0091 Tw [(children were judged to be making good progress in)]TJ 23 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.007 Tw [( most areas. However, at that time )]TJ -23 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (progress in physical development was only satisfactory. 3. )-1165(Currently, all children achieve well and )]TJ 20.2 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0878 Tw [(make good overall progress, due to the good )]TJ -17.835 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0127 Tw (teaching and well-structured cu rriculum. Children with special educational needs make )]TJ -13.865 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0842 Tw (good progress commensurate with their age and ability in all aspects of learning and )]TJ -15.945 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2175 Tw [(their achievements are good. )]TJ 14.03 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2131 Tw [(Those with special educational needs of a profound )]TJ -14.03 -1.15 TD 0.0224 Tw [(nature achieve very well due to the high qualit)]TJ 20.435 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0176 Tw [(y of the support they are given. Children )]TJ -20.435 -1.15 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.2416 Tw [(with English as an additional language make)]TJ 21.14 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2379 Tw [( good progress in their learning and )]TJ -21.14 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (achieve well. Childrens attitudes, values and other personal qualities Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 10 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm 0 Tw ( Childrens attitudes and behaviour are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 17.995 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1775 Tw [(very)10.9( good. )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 5.675 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1778 Tw [(Childrens spiritual, moral, social and )]TJ -23.67 -1.18 TD 0.0828 Tw [(cultural development is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 10.74 0 TD 0.0829 Tw [(very)10.5( good )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 5.205 0 TD 0.0778 Tw [(overall. The attendance of the children is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 18.81 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0 Tw [(satisfactory)11.4(,)-2( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf -34.755 -1.18 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (but punctuality is unsatisfactory . Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 0 -1.22 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw [( )-1035(The majority of children have very positive attitudes and enjoy learning. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw [( )-1035(The behaviour of most children in and around the school is very good. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw [( )-1035(Provision for childrens moral, social)]TJ 17.255 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw ( and cultural development is very good. )-1035(Many children arrive late and miss the im)]TJ 19.49 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (portant time for greeting and settling in. )-1035(Provision at lunchtime does not match )]TJ 18.49 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (the good quality of the rest of the day. Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 596.7803 Tm 0 Tc ( 4. )-1085(Children enjoy coming to nursery school )]TJ 21.415 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.1654 Tw [(and most try hard to do their best. In the )]TJ -19.05 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0523 Tw [(classroom they try to listen carefully to )]TJ 17.59 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0525 Tw [(the teacher and nursery )]TJ 11.045 0 TD 0.0476 Tw [(nurses and they work )]TJ -28.635 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1577 Tw [(happily together, sharing resources sensibly)]TJ 20.12 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1568 Tw [(. Very good relationships exist between )]TJ -20.12 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.1624 Tw [(children and with all adults involved with t)]TJ 19.385 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1578 Tw [(eaching. The home-base and key worker )]TJ -19.385 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2727 Tw [(systems enable children to feel secure w)]TJ 19.625 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.2688 Tw [(hen working in small groups or moving )]TJ -19.625 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.5828 Tw (around the classes independently. Teacher s and nursery nurses have high )]TJ -21.43 -1.15 TD 0.1919 Tw [(expectations of childrens behaviour and most)]TJ 21.22 0 TD 0.1879 Tw [( children respond well to these clear )]TJ -21.22 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0676 Tw [(expectations. These high standards are majo)]TJ 20.275 0 TD 0.0006 Tc 0.0649 Tw [(r strengths of t)]TJ 6.595 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.0633 Tw [(he school and have been )]TJ -26.87 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (maintained since the previous inspection. 5. )-1398.9(Children )-5.5(behave )-5.5(very )-5.5(well. They sit comfortably together and all, including those with special )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.0597 Tw [(educational )-5.4(needs )-5.4(and )-5.4(those children whose mother tongue is not English, are keen to listen )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc 0.0216 Tw [(and respond. New children settle quickly, responding well to )5.5(the )5.4(established )5.4(routines )5.4(and )5.5(very )]TJ T* 0.1365 Tw [(good communication systems. Children are keen to take responsibility by giving out fruit or )]TJ T* -0.0001 Tw (helping to tidy up after an activity. There have been no exclusions. 6. )-1125(Childrens spiritual, moral, social and cultur)]TJ 21.985 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1268 Tw [(al development is very good overall. It is )]TJ -19.62 -1.15 TD 0.019 Tw [(very good for moral, social and cultural dev)]TJ 19.18 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0177 Tw [(elopment and for spiritual development it is )]TJ -19.18 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0431 Tw [(good. There is a good emphasis on developing sp)]TJ 22.43 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0389 Tw (irituality and children are given time to think about the work they are creating.)]TJ 19.86 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2579 Tw [( For example, when using paint rollers )]TJ -19.86 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0432 Tw [(children were amazed at the marks and pattern)]TJ 21.19 0 TD 0.0425 Tw [(s they made. Children know right from )]TJ -21.19 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0129 Tw [(wrong and they respond positively to the high )]TJ 20.42 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0123 Tw [(expectations the staff have of them. The )]TJ -20.42 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1027 Tw [(very good standards of social development c)]TJ 20.385 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.098 Tw [(an be seen in most lessons as children )]TJ -20.385 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2028 Tw [(work in groups sharing equipment and re)]TJ 19.315 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2001 Tw (sources and chatting together. Childrens cultural development is also very good.)]TJ 19.68 0 TD 0.4803 Tw [( They learn about the traditions and )]TJ -19.68 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2542 Tw [(celebrations of many other)]TJ 12.54 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.2523 Tw [( cultures and benefit from t)]TJ 13.1 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2529 Tw [(he many sensitive displays )]TJ -25.64 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2727 Tw [(around the school. Provision at )]TJ 15.35 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2675 Tw [(lunchtime is satisfactory and takes full regard of )]TJ -15.35 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1488 Tw [(childrens health and well-being, but some oppor)]TJ 22.315 0 TD 0.148 Tw [(tunities to develop childrens social )]TJ -22.315 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1045 Tw [(and cultural skills at that ti)]TJ 11.96 0 TD 0.1025 Tw [(me are missed. For example, )]TJ 13.73 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1028 Tw (fostering childrens self-help skills in eating their food. 7. )-980(Most parents bring their )]TJ 14.235 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2681 Tw [(children to school regularly and make the most of their )]TJ -11.87 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1838 Tw [(valuable nursery school place. However, t)]TJ 19.405 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1825 Tw [(here are a significant minority of parents )]TJ -19.405 -1.15 TD 0.2504 Tw [(who keep their children off school for sli)]TJ 19.24 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2477 Tw [(ght reasons or to spend lengthy periods )]TJ -19.24 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0786 Tw [(abroad. The school maintains satisfactory regi)]TJ 20.775 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0771 Tw [(sters. Nevertheless, )]TJ 9.27 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0777 Tw [(there is no routine )]TJ -30.045 -1.15 TD 0.2507 Tw [(calculation of attendance figures and insuffi)]TJ 20.41 0 TD 0.2477 Tw [(cient analysis of trends in absence to )]TJ -20.41 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2561 Tw [(enable the school to work methodically to)]TJ 19.8 0 TD 0.2528 Tw [( improve attendance. The children who )]TJ -19.8 -1.15 TD 0.0028 Tw (attend school regularly gain well from the good teaching and achieve well. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 11 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm -0.0003 Tc 0.0125 Tw [(8. )-1240(Many parents bring their children to sc)]TJ 19.38 0 TD 0.0084 Tw [(hool late. Consequently, these children miss out )]TJ -17.015 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1229 Tw [(on the sociable and calming routines at t)]TJ 18.735 0 TD 0.1216 Tw [(he beginning of their se)]TJ 10.865 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1177 Tw [(ssion. Parents who )]TJ -29.6 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0773 Tw [(live far away or who need to deliver older si)]TJ 19.84 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0725 Tw [(blings to other schools often are affected )]TJ -19.84 -1.15 TD 0.205 Tw [(by traffic delays beyond their control. Ho)]TJ 19.06 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2024 Tw [(wever, some other parents merely lack a )]TJ -19.06 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0727 Tw [(sense of urgency in getting their children to )]TJ 19.905 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.068 Tw [(school on time. Quite rightly the staff are )]TJ -19.905 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1229 Tw [(always very welcoming to children whatever )]TJ 20.44 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1197 Tw [(time they turn up or however long they )]TJ -20.44 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1128 Tw [(have been away. However, attendance and punct)]TJ 22.61 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1126 Tw [(uality has not improved sufficiently )]TJ -22.61 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (since the last inspection. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 12 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.0006 Tc 0 Tw (Attendance Attendance in the latest complete reporting y)17.4(ear (%)21.1())]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 24.7485 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Authorised absence )-8652.7( )-7640.7(Unauthorised absence )]TJ ET 48.24 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 739.82 239.76 -0.48 re f 287.52 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 315.84 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 315.84 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 1 i 316.32 739.82 230.22 -0.48 re f 546.54 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 546.66 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 546.66 739.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 739.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 287.52 739.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 315.84 739.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 546.66 739.34 0.48 -17.52 re f BT 10.02 0 0 10.02 87.12 709.0403 Tm -0.0002 Tc -0.0022 Tw [(School data: )-7910.2(16.6 )-5473.1( )-4898.2(School data: )-7772.5(1.3 )]TJ ET 48.24 721.82 239.76 -0.48 re f 315.84 721.82 231.3 -0.48 re f 48.24 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 181.2 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 287.52 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 315.84 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 446.94 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f 546.66 721.34 0.48 -17.52 re f BT 9 0 0 9 64.32 691.9403 Tm -0.0013 Tc 0.0035 Tw [(T)-10.5(he table gives the percentage of half day)12(s (sessions) miss)]TJ 26.24 0 TD [(ed through absence for the latest complete reporting y)12(ear. )]TJ ET 48.24 703.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 703.82 239.76 -0.48 re f 287.52 703.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 315.84 703.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 315.84 703.82 231.18 -0.48 re f 546.66 703.82 0.48 -0.48 re f 546.66 703.82 0.48 -0.48 re f BT 12 0 0 12 53.88 678.8003 Tm 0 Tc 0 Tw ( QUALITY OF EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL The school provides a )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 10.235 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good quality of education for all child)]TJ 14.195 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.043 Tw [(ren. Teaching and learning are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf -26.87 -1.18 TD 0 Tw (good . Assessment overall is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 10.845 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good . The curriculum is good overall. )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 3.95 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0 Tw (Good use is made of )]TJ -33.515 -1.15 TD 0.2886 Tw [(visiting speakers and visits to enrich the )]TJ 19.895 0 TD 0.2879 Tw [(childrens learning. The accommodation and )]TJ -19.895 -1.18 TD 0.0828 Tw [(resources are good overall. The school provides )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 22.175 0 TD 0.0829 Tw [(very)10.5( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.845 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0805 Tw [( levels of care, welfare, health )]TJ -27.02 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.052 Tw [(and safety and support, advice and guidance. Lin)]TJ 22.13 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0474 Tw [(ks with parents, the community and other )]TJ -22.13 -1.18 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0028 Tw (schools are very)10.5( good.)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 5.045 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Teaching and learning Teaching and learning are good overall. Assessment overall is good . 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This indicates maintenance of the good )]TJ -12.245 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0314 Tw [(standard noted at the time of t)]TJ 13.475 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0281 Tw [(he previous inspection. All adults know the children well )]TJ -13.475 -1.15 TD 0.1973 Tw [(and teaching sessions are planned with good regar)]TJ 23.97 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.1932 Tw [(d to the individual needs of all )]TJ -23.97 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0516 Tw [(children. As a result, boys and girls of all leve)]TJ 20.445 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0475 Tw [(ls of prior attainment and from all ethnic )]TJ -20.445 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1278 Tw [(groups make good gains in their learning. )]TJ 19.49 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1227 Tw [(During the current inspection none of the )]TJ -19.49 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0624 Tw [(teaching was unsatisfactory and the great majo)]TJ 21.265 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0573 Tw [(rity was at least good, with some very )]TJ -21.265 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.127 Tw [(good teaching observed. Teaching of skills)]TJ 19.505 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1228 Tw [( of communication, language and literacy )]TJ -19.505 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (and personal and social development are very good overall. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 13 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm -0.0004 Tc 0.0576 Tw [(10. )-640(Staff all plan very effectively for all aspec)]TJ 20.815 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0545 Tw [(ts of the curriculum for young children. They )]TJ -18.45 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0529 Tw [(ensure that all children have equal access to )]TJ 20.4 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.048 Tw [(the range of activities planned at a level )]TJ -20.4 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0273 Tw [(appropriate to their needs. )]TJ 12.055 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0245 Tw [(For example, when tossing )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 12.305 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (pancakes those who required it were given suitable adult support and enc)]TJ 18.845 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0677 Tw [(ouragement until they )]TJ 10.09 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0679 Tw [(succeeded. Learning )]TJ -28.935 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1524 Tw [(activities have clear objectives and staff ma)]TJ 20.135 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1476 Tw [(ke very good use of resources such as )]TJ -20.135 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.267 Tw [(puppets, models and toys to make learning in)]TJ 21.97 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2626 Tw [(teresting and exciting. As a result, )]TJ -21.97 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.323 Tw [(children respond readily to the challenges)]TJ 20.04 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.3205 Tw [( of the tasks they are set. The good )]TJ -20.04 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1076 Tw [(relationships between staff and children, comb)]TJ 21.085 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.108 Tw [(ined with consistent routines and high )]TJ -21.085 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1729 Tw [(expectations of children, including their )]TJ 18.34 0 TD 0.1678 Tw [(behaviour, result in them being happy, well )]TJ -18.34 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2225 Tw (adjusted and confident. Children trust thei r teachers, concentrate well and sustain )]TJ -19.555 -1.15 TD 0.101 Tw [(their interest in work for quite long peri)]TJ 17.645 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0979 Tw [(ods because the sessions are interesting and )]TJ -17.645 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (enjoyable. 11. )-665(Staff have a good knowledge and understanding of)]TJ 25.135 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0292 Tw [( the children and of the curriculum. )]TJ -22.77 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1446 Tw [(They give children good opportunities to use )]TJ 20.88 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1427 Tw [(their initiative and to work within clear )]TJ -20.88 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3478 Tw [(boundaries. They provide many good opportuni)]TJ 22.67 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3447 Tw [(ties for children to question and )]TJ -22.67 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1678 Tw [(explore, within a safe setting, to look)]TJ 17.105 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1675 Tw [( for patterns and deeper understanding in the )]TJ -17.105 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0477 Tw (world around them, for example making hy potheses about whether an object will float )]TJ -19.165 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0565 Tw [(or sink in water. Children )]TJ 11.545 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0527 Tw [(in the nursery are involved in their work and keep on trying, )]TJ -11.545 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0473 Tw [(and are persistent in their efforts to succ)]TJ 18.115 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0478 Tw [(eed. For example, children persisted with the )]TJ -18.115 -1.15 TD 0.0612 Tw [(task when learning to use a mouse on the co)]TJ 20.37 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0575 Tw [(mputer to find a safe path for a penguin )]TJ -20.37 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0927 Tw [(to cross the ice. Children know that all sta)]TJ 19.175 0 TD 0.0897 Tw [(ff will listen to them and )]TJ 11.195 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0875 Tw [(as a result of this )]TJ -30.37 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0561 Tw (good example their interacti ons with others are positive )]TJ 12.645 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0531 Tw [(and they respond well to new )]TJ -25.08 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0 Tw (experiences. 12. )-691.7(Teaching of children with )]TJ 13.705 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0031 Tw (English as an additional language is good and they are given good levels of support. This is particularly )]TJ 18.835 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0328 Tw [(the case for those children who speak Urdu )]TJ -18.835 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0967 Tw [(and Punjabi who frequently have )]TJ 15.245 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0925 Tw [(translations in their first language that enable them )]TJ -15.245 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0899 Tw [(to extend their learning and to )]TJ 14.025 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0877 Tw [(take a full part in their play with other children. Adults )]TJ -14.025 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.233 Tw [(who work in the nursery have made a point)]TJ 20.905 0 TD 0.2313 Tw [( of learning simple phrases and also )]TJ -20.905 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0409 Tw [(regularly make use of an in)]TJ 12.195 0 TD 0.0378 Tw [(ternationally recognised simple form of sign language and, )]TJ -12.195 -1.15 TD 0.1779 Tw [(as a result, all children make good overall )]TJ 20.07 0 TD 0.1778 Tw [(progress in their learning. Children with )]TJ -20.07 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.298 Tw [(special educational needs are supported )]TJ 19.695 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2936 Tw (well and their key workers assess and monitor their progress carefully to ensure )]TJ 18.79 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0538 Tw [(that they too make )]TJ 8.72 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0528 Tw [(good progress. Children )]TJ -27.51 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0581 Tw [(with special educational needs of a profound )]TJ 20.385 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0576 Tw (nature are given very good, considerate )]TJ -29.945 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (support and as a result they achieve ve ry well in line with their abilities. 13. )-896.2(There )-5.5(are )-5.5(good )-5.5(systems )-5.5(in )-5.5(place )-5.5(for )-5.5(assessing childrens work in all areas of learning and this )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.1088 Tw [(reflects the findings of the previous inspection. Teachers begin their assessment )5.4(of )5.4(children )]TJ T* 0.0008 Tc 0.0602 Tw [(when they make home visits prior to them star)]TJ 20.9126 0 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.0597 Tw [(ting in the nursery. Staff )5.5(all )5.5(continue )5.5(to )5.5(assess )]TJ -20.9126 -1.1475 TD 0.0869 Tw [(all aspects of childrens work in school and )5.5(this )5.5(information )5.5(is )5.5(successfully )5.5(transferred )5.5(to )5.5(the )]TJ T* 0.4202 Tw [(childs individual )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 8.3716 0 TD 0.4204 Tw [(Record of Achievem)9.1(ent)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 11.2514 0 TD 0.001 Tc 0.4206 Tw [(. This is a very detailed )5.4(and )5.4(comprehensive )]TJ -19.6229 -1.1475 TD 0.0009 Tc 0.1475 Tw [(document that is valued greatly by parents )]TJ 20.1366 0 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.1417 Tw [(when children leave the school. Assessment of )]TJ -20.1366 -1.1475 TD 0.0706 Tw [(childrens individual achievements becomes more specific as children become )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 35.5738 0 TD 0.0016 Tc 0.0648 Tw (focus children twice each academic year. Individual curriculum plans are created )5.4(and )5.4(monitored )5.4(by )5.4(all )5.4(staff. )]TJ T* 0.1637 Tw [(The school is very successful at gathering a ve)]TJ 22.0984 0 TD 0.0009 Tc 0.1584 Tw [(ry )-5.5(large amount of assessment information )]TJ -22.0984 -1.1475 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.0216 Tw [(although )-5.5(this )-5.5(is )-5.5(often )-5.5(duplicated. However, analysis of this data is in the very early stages and )]TJ T* 0.0381 Tw [(does )-5.5(not )-5.5(provide )-5.5(staff )-5.5(with )-5.5(the detail of trends in performance to fully inform planning. Neither )]TJ T* 0.0436 Tw [(does it provide simple information of achievem)]TJ 20.8689 0 TD [(ent over time. Although this information )5.5(can )5.5(be )]TJ -20.8689 -1.1475 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.2892 Tw [(retrieved, )-5.4(it )-5.4(is )-5.4(a )-5.4(lengthy )-5.4(process. )-5.4(Staff discuss the success of planned activities in the )]TJ T* 0.0009 Tc 0.1584 Tw [(classroom informally and form)]TJ 13.8361 0 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.1528 Tw [(ally each day and weekly, but there are occasions when the )]TJ -13.8361 -1.1475 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.0159 Tw [(monitoring of activities during the session is weak and the leader is unaware of )5.4(the )5.4(success )5.4(of )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc -0.0002 Tw (all activities for all children or whether her planning has been carried out exactly. The curriculum Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 14 )]TJ 10.02 0 0 10.02 53.88 783.0203 Tm 0 Tw ( The curriculum is good overall. There is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 7.84 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good provision for extending and enriching the )]TJ -21.49 -1.18 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (curriculum. Accommodation and resources are good. Main strengths and w)-8.2(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 716.0003 Tm 0 Tc Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0029 Tw [( )-1035(The overall quality and range of )]TJ 15.595 0 TD 0.0028 Tw (learning opportunities are good. )-770(The school prepares children very well fo)]TJ 21.07 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2625 Tw [(r the next stage of education in primary )]TJ -19.755 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0 Tw (school. )-1035(Very good use is made of the well-qualified support staff. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw [( )-1035(The accommodation and resources are used very well to support childrens learning. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0029 Tw [( )-1035(The outside area is very well organis)]TJ 17.535 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (ed as a stimulating learning area. )-1035(There is good provision for children outside the school day. )]TJ 7.98 0 0 7.98 53.88 618.6803 Tm 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 592.8203 Tm 0 Tc ( 14. )-405(The curriculum for children in the nursery )]TJ 20.93 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0531 Tw [(is suitably planned to ens)]TJ 11.42 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.0484 Tw [(ure all six areas of )]TJ -30.225 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3327 Tw [(learning are covered well. Staff provide )]TJ 19.54 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.3331 Tw (children with a broad range of relevant )]TJ -30.36 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0282 Tw [(challenging experiences which promote )]TJ 17.865 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0251 Tw (good progress and achievement. Weaknesses identified in the previous report have been )]TJ 19.525 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0918 Tw [(addressed and there is now a satisfactory )]TJ -19.525 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2228 Tw [(balance between direct teaching and structur)]TJ 20.995 0 TD 0.2179 Tw [(ed planned activities that the children )]TJ -20.995 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (choose for themselves. 15. )-398.9(Children benefit from the richness of their multi-cultural education, )5.4(learning )5.4(about )5.4(various )]TJ 2.3224 -1.1475 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.1635 Tw [(religious festivals and traditions. This promotes their spiritual, social, )5.5(emotional )5.5(and )5.5(cultural )]TJ T* 0.0009 Tc 0.2568 Tw [(development )-5.5(and )-5.5(knowledge )-5.5(and )-5.5(understanding of the world very well. Children are well )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc -0.0001 Tw (prepared for the next stage of education. 16. )-268.8(There is a very good match of support sta)]TJ 22.08 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1873 Tw [(ff to the curriculum and to the needs of )]TJ -19.955 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0579 Tw [(children. Nursery nurses are well qualified )]TJ 19.155 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0527 Tw [(and offer very good support in the planning )]TJ -19.155 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0183 Tw [(and teaching of the curriculum. Staff who )]TJ 18.515 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0179 Tw [(are fluent in more than one language provide )]TJ -18.515 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1176 Tw [(direct support, such as bilingual stories )]TJ 18.195 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.113 Tw [(and help in various languages. For example, )]TJ -18.195 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0524 Tw [(whilst the teacher told the story of )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 15.535 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0498 Tw (Mr Pancake Man a member of staff was able to tell )]TJ -23.19 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (the story in Punjabi, suppor ting the understanding of all t he children in the group. 17. )-147.5(The accommodation and resources are )]TJ 21.335 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3078 Tw [(good and used very effectively. Children )]TJ -19.21 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0722 Tw [(benefit from the security of their home-bas)]TJ 19.165 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0729 Tw [(e and the opportunities )]TJ 10.725 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0681 Tw [(provided to explore )]TJ -29.89 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2677 Tw [(activities in all the other areas. The )]TJ 17.58 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2628 Tw [(outdoor garden area is very well used. This )]TJ -17.58 -1.15 TD 0.0637 Tw [(enclosed area is set up with stim)]TJ 14.815 0 TD 0.0629 Tw [(ulating resources to extend learning in all areas. The )]TJ -14.815 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1076 Tw [(veranda area facilitates the use of construc)]TJ 19.7 0 TD 0.1026 Tw [(tion toys and there is a large sandpit that )]TJ -19.7 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2468 Tw [(provides very good opportunities for experim)]TJ 20.945 0 TD 0.2429 Tw [(entation. A small play-house provides )]TJ -20.945 -1.15 TD 0.0918 Tw [(imaginative play opportunities, such as a )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 18.81 0 TD 0.0878 Tw (Chinese restaurant . The school has worked )]TJ -27.34 -1.15 TD 0.3977 Tw [(effectively since the last inspection to )]TJ 19.1 0 TD -0.0006 Tc [(improve the school en)]TJ 10.965 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.3926 Tw [(vironment and, in )]TJ -30.065 -1.15 TD 0.0276 Tw [(particular, this outside-play area. The insta)]TJ 18.965 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0249 Tw [(llation of shutters to the veranda now allows )]TJ -18.965 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1294 Tw [(children to use sand, water and wheeled equi)]TJ 20.94 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1276 Tw [(pment even in inclement weather. The )]TJ -20.94 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1554 Tw [(outside area is used extensively for lear)]TJ 18.47 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1533 Tw [(ning and play because it has been planned )]TJ -18.47 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1221 Tw [(imaginatively and has a wide r)]TJ 13.98 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1175 Tw [(ange of stimulating equipment. Inside, the classrooms )]TJ -13.98 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2079 Tw [(are spacious and light, providing plenty of)]TJ 19.62 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.205 Tw [( opportunity for children to move around )]TJ -19.62 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0151 Tw [(freely, gain in independence and choose their own )]TJ 22.65 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0127 Tw [(activity. Childrens work is positively )]TJ -22.65 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (celebrated in the wall displays, bringing a vibrancy and colour to the nursery. 18. )-315(The schools provision of a breakfast )]TJ 19.47 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1385 Tw [(club and an after-school tea club as well as a )]TJ -17.345 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.059 Tw [(holiday club supports the curriculum for some)]TJ 20.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0579 Tw [( children. These clubs are run by school )]TJ -20.46 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (staff who continue the very good level of ca re that is evident during the school day. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 15 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 781.1603 Tm -0.0007 Tc 0.2079 Tw [(19. )-250(There has been a good level of improvement)]TJ 23.4 0 TD 0.2069 Tw [( since the previous inspection, which )]TJ -21.275 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (judged the curriculum to be satisfactory overall. Care, guidance and support The care, welfare, health and )]TJ 14.58 0 TD 0.2687 Tw [(safety of the children are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12.565 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2677 Tw [(very)10.7( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 5.03 0 TD -0.0004 Tc (. The provision of support, advice and guidance is very)10.5( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.835 0 TD [(. The school involves children very well in their )]TJ -19.53 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (learning. Main strengths and w)-8.2(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 643.3403 Tm 0 Tc Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0028 Tw [( )-1035(The school has very well organised system)]TJ 20.37 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (s to ensure children are safe and sound. )-1035(Staff are very alert to the particular needs of each child. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0617 Tw [( )-976.3(Children new to the school are settled in par)]TJ 21.29 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0577 Tw [(ticularly effectively and very soon are able )]TJ -19.975 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (to cope with the routines of the day. )-1035(Children have a very important say in thei)]TJ 19.71 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (r learning and know their views are valued. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 16 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 10.98 0 0 10.98 53.88 781.7603 Tm 0.0007 Tc 0 Tw [(Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 0 -1.1421 TD 0 Tc ( 20. )-803.3(Children )-5.5(are )-5.5(very )-5.5(well )-5.5(looked )-5.5(after )-5.5(at Slough Centre Nursery. Health and safety procedures )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.038 Tw [(are very good and routine checks are meticulously recorded. )5.5(The )5.5(headteacher )5.5(and )5.5(governors )]TJ T* 0.0014 Tc 0.0104 Tw [(ensure that all activities and outings are carefully assessed for risks )5.5(and )5.5(any )5.5(potential )5.5(hazards )]TJ T* 0.0009 Tc 0.2349 Tw [(are )-5.5(removed. )-5.5(Child )-5.5(protection )-5.5(is )-5.5(very )-5.5(effective )-5.5(with all staff up to date with the required )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0.1638 Tw [(training. First aid systems are very well or)]TJ 19.5792 0 TD 0.1637 Tw [(ganised with an especially good )5.5(number )5.5(of )5.5(staff )]TJ -19.5792 -1.1475 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.1745 Tw [(competent and qualified to deal with accidents. Children with particular medical needs )5.4(are )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc 0.0489 Tw [(given careful attention, even to the extent of staff )5.4(undergoing )5.4(special )5.4(training )5.4(to )5.4(learn )5.4(about )5.4(a )]TJ T* 0.0326 Tw [(specific treatment. The school is a very worthy recipient of the bronze )5.4(Healthy )5.4(Schools )5.4(Award )]TJ T* 0.1693 Tw [(and is working towards the silver award. It )5.5(has )5.5(very )5.5(effectively )5.5(included )5.5(staff, )5.5(families )5.5(and )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc 0.1745 Tw [(children )-5.5(in )-5.5(recognising )-5.5(the )-5.5(importance )-5.5(of safe practices and a healthy lifestyle, as well as )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc -0.0002 Tw (learning how to cope with emergencies and traumas. 21. )-445(The happiness and achievement of each )]TJ 22.145 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2501 Tw [(pupil are paramount. All staff know the )]TJ -19.78 -1.15 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1333 Tw [(children well and can tell as soon as a child )]TJ 20.74 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1329 Tw [(is not enjoying life )]TJ 8.745 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.1321 Tw [(or doing as well as )]TJ -29.485 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0526 Tw [(expected. A particular strength )]TJ 14.04 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0477 Tw [(is the role of the key worker. A special bond is formed )]TJ -14.04 -1.15 TD 0.0577 Tw (between the key worker, parents and the child because of a consistent link and close )]TJ -20.785 -1.15 TD 0.0138 Tw [(communication. Although some families speak li)]TJ 21.33 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0127 Tw [(ttle English or have domestic troubles, )]TJ -21.33 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1779 Tw [(they know that any concern will be dealt with )]TJ 21.58 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1764 Tw [(sensitively, confidentially and for the )]TJ -21.58 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0528 Tw [(good of the childrens well-being. At lunch-ti)]TJ 19.575 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0503 Tw [(me, the dinner supervisors are competent )]TJ -19.575 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1629 Tw [(in ensuring that the children eat sensibly )]TJ 19.235 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1577 Tw [(and play safely. However, a few of these )]TJ -19.235 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1274 Tw [(supervisors do not make the mo)]TJ 14.86 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1238 Tw [(st of all opportunities to )]TJ 11.17 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.123 Tw [(extend the personal, social )]TJ -26.03 -1.15 TD 0.113 Tw [(and language learning of the children to complem)]TJ 22.66 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1128 Tw [(ent the provision of)]TJ 8.78 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.1096 Tw [( the rest of the )]TJ -31.44 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0135 Tw [(day. The school supports children who have si)]TJ 20.575 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.013 Tw [(gnificant special educational needs very )]TJ -20.575 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0028 Tw (well by providing well-matched resources and activities. 22. )-475.9(Systems to settle new children and familie)]TJ 22.295 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2178 Tw [(s into the routines of a school day are )]TJ -19.93 -1.15 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0071 Tw [(ex)5.1(cellent. Right from the start the nursery )]TJ 18.605 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (school is a very welcoming place. Often new children are quickly at ease with their su)]TJ 18.495 0 TD [(rroundings because they have attended the )]TJ -18.495 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0177 Tw [(Parent and Toddler Group or come with thei)]TJ 19.56 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0174 Tw [(r parents to one of the many open days or )]TJ -19.56 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0775 Tw [(induction sessions preceding their start. Home )]TJ 21.235 0 TD 0.0726 Tw [(visits by the allotted key worker mean )]TJ -21.235 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0685 Tw [(that each child can confidently recognise a fa)]TJ 20.41 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0675 Tw [(miliar face on their first day. A very well )]TJ -20.41 -1.15 TD 0.0775 Tw [(organised system of staggered star)]TJ 15.925 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.078 Tw [(t dates allows each child )]TJ 11.485 0 TD 0.075 Tw [(to have a special day of )]TJ -27.41 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1086 Tw [(support and assistance as the only new child)]TJ 20.575 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1077 Tw [(. The outstanding induction procedures )]TJ -20.575 -1.15 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.2034 Tw [(lead to children achieving especially well )]TJ 19.405 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1998 Tw [(in their personal and social development )]TJ -19.405 -1.15 TD 0.0006 Tc 0.0016 Tw (from day one. 23. )-665(The school involves children very well in )]TJ 20.62 0 TD 0.0319 Tw [(their learning and in daily)]TJ 11.22 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0276 Tw [( routines. The week )]TJ -29.475 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0189 Tw [(allocated to each child to focus on their s)]TJ 18.195 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0176 Tw [(pecific progress and achievement draws very )]TJ -18.195 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0352 Tw [(effectively on the childs own feelings, their )]TJ 19.395 0 TD 0.0327 Tw [(likes and their dislikes. There are plenty of )]TJ -19.395 -1.15 TD 0.1091 Tw [(chances for children to give their views and )]TJ 20.245 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1075 Tw [(listen to others, whether informally or in )]TJ -20.245 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.5778 Tw (organised group sessions. Around the cla ssrooms and outside children are )]TJ -21.265 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1247 Tw [(encouraged to have small jobs to)]TJ 15.285 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1228 Tw [( help the school run smoothly and to learn to look )]TJ -15.285 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0557 Tw [(after others. Each childs )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 11.44 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.053 Tw [(Record of Achievem)7.2(ent)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 10.48 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0528 Tw [( is a lively and colourful testimony to )]TJ -21.92 -1.15 TD 0.0279 Tw [(their full participation in school life. Ther)]TJ 17.705 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.0259 Tw [(e has been a good level of)]TJ 11.86 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0225 Tw [( improvement since )]TJ -29.565 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1628 Tw [(the previous inspection, which judged care)]TJ 19.635 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1586 Tw [( and welfare to be good overall but with )]TJ -19.635 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (significant weaknesses in some aspects. Partnership w)-12.2(i)-2.2(th parents, other schools and the community)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 28.295 0 TD 0 Tw ( The school has )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 7.265 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0729 Tw [(very)10.5( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.835 0 TD [( links with parents. Links with )]TJ 13.59 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0713 Tw [(the community and other schools )]TJ -25.69 -1.18 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0031 Tw (and colleges are also very)10.5( good)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.765 0 TD 0.0022 Tc 0 Tw (. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 17 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 10.98 0 0 10.98 53.88 781.7603 Tm 0.0009 Tc 0 Tw [(Main strengths and w)-8.2(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 767.3604 Tm 0 Tc Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0822 Tw [( )-955.9(The school is extremely welcoming and provi)]TJ 21.67 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0778 Tw [(des an excellent array of information and )]TJ -20.355 -1.15 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.002 Tw (services to parents. )-1035(Some parents find it difficult to contribut)]TJ 18.83 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (e effectively to their childrens learning. )-830(The school makes very good use of the )]TJ 20.69 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.2065 Tw [(local Slough area to extend the childrens )]TJ -19.375 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0 Tw (experiences. )-651.3(The school works very we)]TJ 14.35 0 TD 0.3829 Tw [(ll with other nursery schools)]TJ 13.855 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3827 Tw [( to increase professional )]TJ -26.89 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (development and to share expertise. Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 641.3604 Tm 0 Tc ( 24. )-896.1(The )-5.4(school )-5.4(has )-5.4(maintained )-5.4(its )-5.4(very )-5.4(strong commitment to working with families for the good of )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.0763 Tw [(the childrens care and education. It continues to provide extensive good )5.5(quality )5.5(support )5.5(and )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc 0.0106 Tw [(information )-5.4(to )-5.5(parents. )-5.5(The )-5.4(school rightly looks upon close communication between home and )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc 0.1309 Tw [(school )-5.5(as )-5.5(a )-5.5(major )-5.5(contribution to effective support for the children. The key workers play a )]TJ T* 0.1528 Tw [(very )-5.4(effective )-5.4(pivotal )-5.4(role in linking home with school. The headteacher and her staff keep )]TJ T* 0.0325 Tw [(parents well up to date with what the children are learning. Of particular note )5.4(is )5.4(the )5.4(transfer )5.4(of )]TJ T* 0 Tw (the Record of Achievem)9.1(ent)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 10.4754 0 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.0271 Tw [( )-5.4(from )-5.4(school )-5.4(to home at the end of each childs time in the nursery )]TJ -12.1803 -1.1475 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.0598 Tw [(so that parents can share in the celebration of their )5.5(childrens )5.5(accomplishments. )5.5(A )5.5(very )5.5(good )]TJ T* 0.2619 Tw [(range of extended services, such as the breakfast, tea and holiday )5.4(clubs )5.4(and )5.4(the )5.4(adult )]TJ T* 0.1471 Tw [(education classes, help working parents and those looking to )5.5(improve )5.5(parenting )5.5(skills. )5.5(The )]TJ T* 0.0011 Tc 0.0981 Tw [(school values the views of )5.4(parents )5.4(and )5.4(regularly )]TJ 22.3825 0 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.0925 Tw [(surveys them to check decisions are taken )]TJ -22.3825 -1.1475 TD 0.0011 Tc -0.0002 Tw (with the support of these important stakeholders. 25. )-819.6(Parents )-5.4(are )-5.4(very )-5.4(appreciative )-5.4(of )-5.4(everything )-5.4(that the school does for them and their children. )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.0982 Tw [(Many )-5.5(travel )-5.5(a considerable distance to ferry ch)]TJ 21.4208 0 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.098 Tw [(ildren to the school of their choice. They feel )]TJ -21.4208 -1.1475 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.1145 Tw [(welcome and at ease in the school. Often parents enjoy using the comfortable waiting )5.5(area )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc 0.1363 Tw [(and )-5.4(a )-5.4(few parents are starting to help in school with activities such as putting together the )]TJ T* 0.0016 Tc 0.0047 Tw [(story)4.3( )-5.5(sacks. )-5.5(Howev)4.3(e)0.4(r, )-5.5(parents )-5.5(are )-5.5(not reciprocating as m)4(u)0.4(ch as would be ex)4.3(pected by)4.3( helping )]TJ T* 0.0013 Tc 0.1799 Tw [(in )-5.4(the classroom. The contribution to their childrens learning at school and home is often )]TJ T* 0.1035 Tw [(limited by language and cultural barriers. Too often parents )5.5(take )5.5(their )5.5(children )5.5(off )5.5(school )5.5(for )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0.213 Tw [(extended stays in their country of origin, with lax regard )5.5(to )5.5(the )5.5(impact )5.5(on )5.5(their )5.5(childrens )]TJ T* -0.0002 Tw (learning and the value of their childs nursery place. 26. )-589.2(The school arranges an interesting and highl)]TJ 22.72 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1075 Tw [(y appropriate range of trips out into the )]TJ -20.355 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1122 Tw [(local Slough area to extend the ch)]TJ 15.765 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1076 Tw [(ildrens life skills. Walking visits to the post office, )]TJ -15.765 -1.15 TD 0.1625 Tw [(pet shop, supermarket and parks are pitched at)]TJ 22.085 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1616 Tw [( just the right level for nursery age )]TJ -22.085 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1516 Tw [(children and introduce them very effectivel)]TJ 19.475 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1477 Tw [(y to the locality around the school. Visits )]TJ -19.475 -1.15 TD 0.0577 Tw [(from local organisations, such as the police,)]TJ 19.725 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0553 Tw [( fire and post services, teach the children )]TJ -19.725 -1.15 TD 0.1576 Tw [(the importance of those w)]TJ 12.075 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1549 Tw [(ho help us in our local co)]TJ 11.965 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1524 Tw [(mmunity. The headteacher has )]TJ -24.04 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1231 Tw [(built up very good links with a )]TJ 14.17 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1176 Tw [(range of agencies to promote health and road safety )]TJ -14.17 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1862 Tw [(and to provide support for special and medi)]TJ 20.46 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1825 Tw [(cal needs. With the introduction of the )]TJ -20.46 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1514 Tw [(parent-toddler group and adult educ)]TJ 16.49 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1481 Tw [(ation classes the school is providing a valuable )]TJ -16.49 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0263 Tw [(resource to community members beyond the )]TJ 20.215 0 TD 0.0223 Tw [(immediate parent group. It has improved )]TJ -20.215 -1.15 TD 0.0023 Tw (the good community links from the last inspection. 27. )-500(Slough Centre Nursery is an important me)]TJ 22.21 0 TD [(mber of the close kn)]TJ 9.79 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1939 Tw [(it group of nursery )]TJ -29.635 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1879 Tw [(schools. Professional collaborat)]TJ 14.42 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1849 Tw [(ion is a great help in in)]TJ 11.09 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1826 Tw (creasing staff expertise and ultimately improving the achievement of t)]TJ 18.845 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1437 Tw [(he children. The school is working hard to )]TJ -18.845 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0578 Tw [(establish useful links with primary schools )]TJ 19.105 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0562 Tw [(to develop smooth transition arrangements )]TJ -19.105 -1.15 TD 0.0634 Tw [(for the children. The school welcomes work)]TJ 19.535 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0631 Tw [( experience students and is linked closely )]TJ -19.535 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (with local colleges to support further education of nursery staff. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 18 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.0009 Tc 0.1581 Tw [(The leadership and management)]TJ 15.13 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1539 Tw [( of the school are )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 8.71 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0 Tw (good overall. The governing body is )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf -26.71 -1.18 TD 0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (effective . The leadership of the headteacher and key staff is good. Management is good. Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 10.98 0 0 10.98 53.88 724.9403 Tm 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.459 0 TD ( The school is very inclusive and caters very well for a diverse mix of children. The headteacher has a clear-sighted vision of how to develop the school further. The school improvement plan includes good systems for evaluating progress. The monitoring and development of the curriculu)]TJ 21.57 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0179 Tw [(m by senior staff are good, but session )]TJ -21.57 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (leaders do not always monitor the work of supporting adults rigorously enough. The governing body is well informed, k)]TJ 18.185 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1878 Tw (nowledgeable and supportive, and effectively fulfils its duties. Good financial management syst ems are in place. Commentary 28. )-620(The leadership of the headt)]TJ 14.835 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0781 Tw [(eacher is good. She has a clear)]TJ 14.51 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.073 Tw [( vision of the high quality )]TJ -26.98 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2379 Tw [(of education that the school should pr)]TJ 18.03 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.2358 Tw [(ovide and a good understanding of how to )]TJ -18.03 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0377 Tw [(achieve it. She has ensured that there have )]TJ 19.85 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0332 Tw [(been effective opportunities for all staff to )]TJ -19.85 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.3979 Tw [(undertake regular additional training to im)]TJ 20.365 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.3933 Tw [(prove their skills and to gain further )]TJ -20.365 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2179 Tw [(understanding of how young children learn. Th)]TJ 21.845 0 TD 0.2135 Tw [(is has led to the development of a )]TJ -21.845 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0875 Tw [(school firmly committed to the principles of )]TJ 19.72 0 TD 0.0841 Tw [(best practice in education, where all staff )]TJ -19.72 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0554 Tw [(work together well and provi)]TJ 12.655 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.053 Tw [(de high levels of constantly good and very good teaching )]TJ -12.655 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1177 Tw [(in an attractive and stimulating environmen)]TJ 19.58 0 TD -0.0006 Tc [(t. The school has recently been awarded )]TJ -19.58 -1.15 TD 0.0378 Tw [(with Investors in People. The school aims )]TJ 18.915 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0331 Tw [(to provide high quality learning experiences )]TJ -18.915 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0512 Tw [(for all children and all staff are committed to th)]TJ 20.905 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0477 Tw [(is. Care is taken with all aspects of the )]TJ -20.905 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0678 Tw [(provision, including bright and attractive di)]TJ 18.935 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0677 Tw [(splays that show children and their parents )]TJ -18.935 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (and carers how much they and their work are valued. 29. )-485(Teachers, nursery nurses and support staff )]TJ 22.98 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2094 Tw [(work together effectively to refine and )]TJ -20.615 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3877 Tw [(improve the quality of education provi)]TJ 18.485 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.3829 Tw [(ded and regularly evaluate how effective )]TJ -18.485 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0838 Tw [(teaching sessions have been. The school improv)]TJ 22.095 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0828 Tw [(ement plan is effective in identifying )]TJ -22.095 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0527 Tw [(areas for improvement and is used well to ev)]TJ 20.245 0 TD -0.0006 Tc [(aluate progress. This)]TJ 9.435 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0507 Tw [( is an improvement )]TJ -29.68 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.2913 Tw [(since the previous inspec)]TJ 12.085 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2877 Tw [(tion, when it was judged to be satisfactory and lacked )]TJ -12.085 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (sufficiently rigorous evaluation systems. 30. )-640(The school has a very strong commitment to)]TJ 22.435 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.0583 Tw [( inclusion and children of all abilities and )]TJ -20.07 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.018 Tw [(backgrounds are warmly welcomed and fully involv)]TJ 22.585 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0142 Tw [(ed in all of the day-to-day activities. )]TJ -22.585 -1.15 TD 0.0076 Tw [(Good support for children learning to speak )]TJ 19.49 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.0073 Tw [(English as an additional language ensures )]TJ -19.49 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1328 Tw [(that these children achieve )]TJ 12.685 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1274 Tw [(well and progress at the same rate as their classmates. )]TJ -12.685 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.3812 Tw [(The management for the provis)]TJ 15.415 0 TD 0.3776 Tw [(ion for these children is efficient and effective. )]TJ -15.415 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2214 Tw [(Leadership and management of t)]TJ 15.55 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.218 Tw (he provision for children with special educational needs are good and they achieve well as a resu)]TJ 21.44 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0302 Tw (lt. The provision for those with special educational needs of a profound nature is ve)]TJ 19.905 0 TD 0.0272 Tw [(ry good and is well managed so that they )]TJ -19.905 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.046 Tw [(are sensitively integrated into )]TJ 13.395 0 TD 0.0427 Tw [(activities. The school is very highly regarded by parents )]TJ -13.395 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1779 Tw [(and has worked hard to ensure a warm and we)]TJ 22.42 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1741 Tw (lcoming atmosphere, ensuring that children are happy to come to school. 31. )-340(The management of the school is good. )]TJ 22.695 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.3553 Tw (All staff have targets for professional Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 19 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 82.26 781.1603 Tm -0.0005 Tc 0.0477 Tw [(strength of the school is it)]TJ 11.57 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0422 Tw [(s shared commitment to improvement. However, monitoring )]TJ -11.57 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1539 Tw [(of group work in individual sessions by )]TJ 18.385 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1528 Tw [(the adult who has been responsible for co-)]TJ -18.385 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0977 Tw [(ordinating the planning for that )]TJ 14.26 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0925 Tw [(period is often cursory. As a result, adults supporting )]TJ -14.26 -1.15 TD 0.2326 Tw [(individual groups do not get the most from )]TJ 20.745 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2331 Tw [(children, as envisioned in the original )]TJ -20.745 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0 Tw (planning. 32. )-586.3(The governance of the sc)]TJ 14.085 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.108 Tw [(hool is good. The governing body has recently been given )]TJ -11.72 -1.15 TD 0.068 Tw [(devolved powers and provides good levels of )]TJ 20.675 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0632 Tw [(support for the school. Governors have )]TJ -20.675 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2827 Tw [(taken part in a good range of training to ens)]TJ 21.87 0 TD 0 Tc 0.2797 Tw [(ure that they are clear about their )]TJ -21.87 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1981 Tw [(individual and collective roles. Regular visi)]TJ 19.68 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1974 Tw [(ts ensure that governor)]TJ 10.875 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1937 Tw [(s are up to date )]TJ -30.555 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1929 Tw [(about what is going on in the school. They )]TJ 20.66 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1897 Tw [(play an increasing role in shaping the )]TJ -20.66 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.2042 Tw [(direction of the school and have a good k)]TJ 19.84 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2025 Tw [(nowledge of its strengths and areas for )]TJ -19.84 -1.15 TD 0.0325 Tw [(improvement. They provide senior managers )]TJ 20.27 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.0327 Tw [(with a good level of challenge as well as )]TJ -20.27 -1.15 TD 0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (support. 33. )-550(The school is in the first year of re)]TJ 18.54 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1435 Tw [(ceiving a fully delegated budget, so no accurate )]TJ -16.175 -1.15 TD 0.0078 Tw [(financial figures are available for the )]TJ 16.31 0 TD [(year 2003/2004. The budget )]TJ 12.86 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0031 Tw (is well managed and financial procedures are good. Governors )]TJ 19.78 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2228 Tw [(plan the budget well to ensure that the )]TJ -19.78 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1227 Tw [(available funding is used to best effect. Ca)]TJ 19.625 0 TD [(reful monitoring ensures that expenditure )]TJ -19.625 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2881 Tw [(and income are closely linked )]TJ 14.81 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2829 Tw [(and that the principles of)]TJ 12.015 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.2832 Tw [( Best Value are applied )]TJ -26.825 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0478 Tw [(effectively. The school is in a good position to)]TJ 20.475 0 TD 0.0428 Tw [( maintain the high standards it achieves )]TJ -20.475 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (and to improve them still further. The school provides good value for money. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 20 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 13.98 0 0 13.98 53.88 778.8803 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.0019 Tw (PART C :THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF LEARNING AREAS OF LEARNING IN THE FOUNDATION STAGE PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Provision in personal, social and emotional development is very)10.9( good. )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf -26.215 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Main strengths and w)-8.2(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 653.3604 Tm 0 Tc Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0029 Tw [( )-1035(Children achieve very well through very good teaching. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw [( )-1035(The caring atmosphere enables children to establish very good relationships. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0029 Tw [( )-1035(Well-established routines help childr)]TJ 17.305 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (en to learn about acceptable behaviour. )-1035(Children are developing their ability to work independently. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0269 Tw [( )-1011(Some opportunities to develop childrens soci)]TJ 21.485 0 TD 0.0229 Tw [(al and cultural skills are missed during the )]TJ -20.17 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0 Tw (lunchtime. Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 540.2603 Tm 0 Tc ( 34. )-590(Teaching in this important)]TJ 14.125 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.104 Tw [( area of the curriculum is ve)]TJ 12.9 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1026 Tw [(ry good, due to the very good )]TJ -24.66 -1.15 TD 0.0326 Tw [(leadership and management of this aspect of l)]TJ 20.665 0 TD 0.0283 Tw [(earning. Many children start school at a )]TJ -20.665 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0697 Tw [(level well below the expectation for t)]TJ 16.395 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.068 Tw [(heir ages and have underdeveloped social skills. )]TJ -16.395 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1179 Tw [(The school places great emphasis on this )]TJ 19.475 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1159 Tw [(area of the curriculum and children make )]TJ -19.475 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3028 Tw [(very good gains in their learning and their )]TJ 21.015 0 TD 0.2988 Tw [(achievement is very good. The high )]TJ -21.015 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (standards noted by the previous inspec tion have been effectively maintained. 35. )-874.3(It is clear that children enjoy coming to nurse)]TJ 22.7322 0 TD 0.001 Tc 0.0326 Tw [(ry )-5.5(school. Most leave their parents confidently at )]TJ -20.1475 -1.1475 TD 0.0108 Tw [(the start of the session. They have very good attitudes towards the work )5.5(they )5.5(do )5.5(in )5.5(school )5.5(and )]TJ T* 0.1037 Tw [(behave very well. The teachers and nursery nurses, who are kind and caring and work well )]TJ T* [(together, promote childrens personal and social development well. )5.5(The )5.5(very )5.5(good )5.5(quality )5.5(of )]TJ T* 0.0014 Tc 0.0104 Tw [(personal )-5.5(relationships )-5.4(established )-5.4(with )-5.5(adults )-5.5(underpins )-5.5(all the learning that takes place in the )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0.1201 Tw [(Foundation Stage. Most children are learning to concentrate and persevere with an )5.5(activity. )]TJ T* 0.1474 Tw [(Many )-5.5(are )-5.5(co-operative and get on well with each other and with adults. Children know the )]TJ T* -0.0002 Tw (routines, settle down to the activities and behave sensibly. 36. )-874.3(Children benefit greatly from the )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 17.3115 0 TD 0.0012 Tc 0 Tw [(welcom)9.1(e )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 4.2623 0 TD 0.0011 Tc 0.0325 Tw [(activity )-5.5(at )-5.5(the beginning of each session when they )]TJ -18.9891 -1.1475 TD -0.0002 Tw [(pass )-5.4(round )-5.4(toast )-5.4(or )-5.4(fruit )-5.4(to )-5.4(share with each other. Most children respond politely and enjoy this )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc 0.0051 Tw [(valued )-5.5(social )-5.5(occasion. )-5.5(The majority of children are on course to meet the expected standards )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0 Tw ((the early learning goals)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 8.8415 0 TD 0.0007 Tc 0.0657 Tw [() )-5.5(by the end of the reception year. However, the very good provision )]TJ -10.918 -1.1475 TD 0.0012 Tc 0.486 Tw [(during the morning and afternoon sessions is not )5.5(matched )5.5(during )5.5(lunchtime. )5.5(While )]TJ T* -0.0003 Tw [(supervision )-5.4(is )-5.4(satisfactory )-5.4(overall )-5.4(at )-5.4(this )-5.4(time, some opportunities for children to develop social )]TJ T* 0.0014 Tc -0.0005 Tw (and self-help skills are missed. COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY Provision in communication, language and literacy is very)10.9( good. )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf -23.495 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 15.29 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( )-530(Teachers and other adults take very good )]TJ 21.385 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2301 Tw [(care to develop childrens language and )]TJ -20.345 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (vocabulary. )-520(Good use is made of sign )]TJ 14.095 0 TD 0.2379 Tw [(language and childrens first languages to develop their )]TJ -13.055 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (vocabulary and communication skills. )-693.4(Good use is made of large boo)]TJ 15.115 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0677 Tw [(ks to read stories so that all children can see and enjoy )]TJ -14.075 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (the illustrations. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 21 )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.2603 Tm 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0679 Tw [( )-695(There is a good insistence on a quiet atmos)]TJ 20.9 0 TD 0.0669 Tw [(phere to help children to concentrate when )]TJ -19.86 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (they listen. )-760(Very good use is made of bright and attractive )]TJ 21.725 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (resources to make learning interesting. Commentary 37. )-650(Due to very good teaching children make ve)]TJ 22.185 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0427 Tw [(ry good progress in their learning of each )]TJ -19.82 -1.15 TD 0.1837 Tw [(aspect of communication, language and literacy.)]TJ 22.3 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1828 Tw [( This is an improvement since the )]TJ -22.3 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.183 Tw [(previous inspection, when teaching and l)]TJ 18.895 0 TD [(earning and childrens achievements were )]TJ -18.895 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0627 Tw [(judged to be good. Standards are )]TJ 15.485 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0615 Tw [(currently likely to be in )]TJ 10.46 0 TD 0.0579 Tw (line with those expected for their age by the time they transfer to the nex)]TJ 19.76 0 TD 0 Tc [(t stage of their educati)]TJ 9.925 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0174 Tw [(on. This represents )]TJ -29.685 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0127 Tw [(very good levels of achievement for all of )]TJ 18.48 0 TD -0.0006 Tc [(the children. The key )]TJ 9.6 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.007 Tw (workers and other staff create an environment in which )]TJ 14.36 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0477 Tw [(children feel at ease. As a result, they are developing )]TJ -14.36 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1426 Tw [(the self-confidence required to speak to )]TJ 18.625 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1377 Tw [(other children and adults about their wants )]TJ -18.625 -1.15 TD 0.1085 Tw [(and interests. They use conversation to in)]TJ 19.145 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.108 Tw [(itiate exchanges and to gain attention and )]TJ -19.145 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.3179 Tw [(the schools policy to use an internationa)]TJ 19.89 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.3163 Tw [(lly recognised simple sign language in )]TJ -19.89 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2128 Tw [(everyday conversation helps to develop ch)]TJ 19.94 0 TD 0.2129 Tw (ildrens confidence and vocabulary very well. Many children use simple statement)]TJ 19.675 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2927 Tw [(s linked to gestures, and a few attend )]TJ -19.675 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.4926 Tw [(carefully to what others say and us)]TJ 18.34 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.4912 Tw [(e language to negotiate and to resolve )]TJ -18.34 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.2256 Tw [(disagreements. Many of the )]TJ 13.515 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2229 Tw [(older children negotiate plans and activities and take )]TJ -13.515 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2576 Tw [(turns in conversation as they play t)]TJ 16.93 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2535 Tw [(ogether or alongside each other. They speak )]TJ -16.93 -1.15 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1033 Tw [(clearly and build up a vocabular)]TJ 14.55 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0974 Tw [(y that reflects the breadth of their experiences, such )]TJ -14.55 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0226 Tw [(as talking to their teacher about addresses and )]TJ 21.23 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0186 Tw [(where they live. They learn to respond )]TJ -21.23 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1012 Tw [(to simple instructions and join in with r)]TJ 17.53 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0976 Tw [(epeated refrains in simple songs and rhymes. )]TJ -17.53 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1429 Tw [(Good use is made of the knowledge of the )]TJ 20.275 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.139 Tw [(bi-lingual staff of a range of community )]TJ -20.275 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (languages, such as Urdu and Punjabi, and these are used effectively at all times. 38. )-631.3(There are good opportunities to)]TJ 16.57 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0628 Tw [( look at books in small groups and also as part of the )]TJ -14.205 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0274 Tw [(free choice activities. Teachers make very )]TJ 19.05 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0256 Tw [(good use of resources such as large books )]TJ -19.05 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0868 Tw [(with clear and attractive illustrations and, as)]TJ 19.845 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0826 Tw [( a result, children listen with enthusiasm. )]TJ -19.845 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0527 Tw [(They learn to enjoy books. They listen to )]TJ 18.635 0 TD [(stories with rapt attention and can recall the )]TJ -18.635 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2446 Tw [(main events and characters, joining in )]TJ 18.515 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2428 Tw [(with repeated phrases. They respond with )]TJ -18.515 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0975 Tw [(relevant comments and questions, suggesting t)]TJ 21.375 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0969 Tw [(he next place Father Bear might look )]TJ -21.375 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0075 Tw [(for a quiet place to sleep, )]TJ 11.48 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (for example. Teachers and nursery nurses ensure that these occasions are quiet and relaxing times so that)]TJ 20.505 0 TD 0.0329 Tw [( all children can concentrate fully on the )]TJ -20.505 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0576 Tw [(stories. They often choose to look at books,)]TJ 19.68 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0553 Tw [( turning the pages in order and looking at )]TJ -19.68 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1524 Tw [(the pictures with interest. Children for )]TJ 17.69 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.1491 Tw [(whom English is an additional language take )]TJ -17.69 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1565 Tw [(great pleasure in listening to)]TJ 13.115 0 TD 0.1529 Tw [( stories in simultaneous translation during whole group )]TJ -13.115 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (sessions. 39. )-558.4(Children develop early writ)]TJ 14.545 0 TD 0.1381 Tw [(ing skills well. They are given good daily opportunities to )]TJ -12.18 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2066 Tw [(learn to draw, paint and make)]TJ 14.195 0 TD 0.2025 Tw [( marks. Some children are at a very early stage of )]TJ -14.195 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2124 Tw (representing their thoughts on paper, for example making a red round mark for a )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf -27.345 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0 Tw (rainbow. However, many are starting to ascr)]TJ 16.955 0 TD 0.1924 Tw [(ibe meaning to the marks they make, )]TJ -20.73 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2081 Tw [(such as drawing a zig-zag and announcing proudly, )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 25.03 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.2071 Tw [(That)7.3(s)0.1( m)8.1(y)0.1( nam)8.1(e!. )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 8.88 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.203 Tw [(Each day )]TJ -33.91 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1177 Tw [(children read their name and move )]TJ 16.42 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1135 Tw [(it to the board to register)]TJ 11.405 0 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.1121 Tw [( their arrival. For some )]TJ -27.825 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0142 Tw [(this is now a relatively easy task, but)]TJ 16.255 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0123 Tw [( others require adult support and encouragement. )]TJ -16.255 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0129 Tw [(A few children can write recognisable letters )]TJ 19.85 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0077 Tw [(from their name. They label drawings and )]TJ -19.85 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0781 Tw [(paintings with a range of skill and confidenc)]TJ 19.8 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.0738 Tw [(e, holding pencils with a reasonable grip. )]TJ -19.8 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1648 Tw [(There are very many daily oppor)]TJ 15.205 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1624 Tw [(tunities to write as part of)]TJ 11.925 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1626 Tw [( the everyday life of the )]TJ -27.13 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1127 Tw [(nursery. Adults provide good role models,)]TJ 19 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1105 Tw [( making notes and transferring information )]TJ -19 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (into written form or acting as a scribe for the children. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 22 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT Provision in mathematical development is good. Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses)]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 15.29 0 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw ( )-390(Children with special educational needs )]TJ 20.71 0 TD 0.3698 Tw [(and those with English as an additional )]TJ -19.67 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (language are supported well. )-465(There is good support from adults for the )]TJ 21.755 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2927 Tw [(development of childrens mathematical )]TJ -20.715 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (vocabulary. )-760(Attractive resources make learning fun. )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf -0.46 -1.225 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2637 Tw [( )-499(Many good opportunities are provided to)]TJ 20.24 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.2632 Tw [( develop counting skills and knowledge of )]TJ -19.2 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1076 Tw [(space and measure, but opportunities for simple)]TJ 21.975 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1029 Tw [( calculation practice are provided less )]TJ -21.975 -1.15 TD 0.0005 Tc 0 Tw (often. )-737.5(The adults leading each session do not always m)]TJ 22.995 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0225 Tw [(onitor that their plans are fully adhered )]TJ -21.955 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (to in the manner they have anticipated. Commentary 40. )-661.7(Children make good progress in their mat)]TJ 20.905 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0327 Tw [(hematical development and attain standards )]TJ -18.54 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1478 Tw [(in line with those expected for their age. )]TJ 19.055 0 TD -0.0011 Tc 0.147 Tw [(Due to the good qualit)]TJ 10.355 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1429 Tw [(y of leadership and )]TJ -29.41 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.3807 Tw [(management, the good standards )]TJ 16.745 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.378 Tw [(noted by the previous inspection have been )]TJ -16.745 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1879 Tw [(effectively maintained. Teaching and lear)]TJ 18.905 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1846 Tw [(ning are good and good opportunities are )]TJ -18.905 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0827 Tw [(built into each part of the day, including regist)]TJ 20.705 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.082 Tw [(ration time, so that )]TJ 8.835 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0773 Tw (the children start to learn to recognise, count and )]TJ 13.385 0 TD 0.0425 Tw [(order numbers to ten. They know various rhymes which )]TJ -13.385 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.3627 Tw [(challenge them to count forwards and )]TJ 19.115 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.358 Tw [(backwards and children sing these with )]TJ -19.115 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.1288 Tw [(enjoyment. Achievement of ch)]TJ 13.78 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1276 Tw [(ildren from all groups, incl)]TJ 11.89 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.1282 Tw (uding those with English as an additional language and those with special )]TJ 21.1 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0962 Tw [(educational needs, is good due to the )]TJ -21.1 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (good support they are given. 41. )-345(The range of activities provides )]TJ 18.23 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.3495 Tw [(well for childrens understanding of shape and )]TJ -15.865 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2347 Tw [(measures and timely interventions by adul)]TJ 19.83 0 TD 0.2327 Tw [(ts ensure that the children are learning )]TJ -19.83 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.2375 Tw [(particular mathematical concepts and voc)]TJ 19.335 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2359 Tw [(abulary. For example, adults place good )]TJ -19.335 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1831 Tw [(emphasis on encouraging children to use size language such as )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 30.465 0 TD -0.0017 Tc 0 Tw (big and )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 2.585 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0 Tw (little and )]TJ -36.155 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0332 Tw [(positional language such as )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 12.725 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0327 Tw (on top and )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 2.285 0 TD 0 Tw (inside . The children show an interest in shape )]TJ -20.425 -1.15 TD 0.2529 Tw [(and space by playing with shapes or ma)]TJ 19.53 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2527 Tw (king arrangements with objects such as )]TJ -30.89 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1476 Tw [(shells. They use shapes appropriate for the )]TJ 20.47 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1462 Tw [(task, such as building with blocks, and )]TJ -20.47 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1726 Tw [(some can sustain interest for a consider)]TJ 18.7 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1719 Tw [(able time. For example, one boy was fully )]TJ -18.7 -1.15 TD 0.0627 Tw [(immersed for a long period in his self-appoi)]TJ 19.535 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0595 Tw [(nted task of arranging construction blocks )]TJ -19.535 -1.15 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0021 Tw (in a particular pattern. 42. )-635(Teachers plan well and make good use of in)]TJ 22.4 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.063 Tw (teresting and exciting resources to make )]TJ -29.935 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0727 Tw [(learning fun. For example, positioning toy fr)]TJ 19.59 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0709 Tw [(ogs on a log in the water tray for children )]TJ -19.59 -1.15 TD 0.3254 Tw [(to count reminded them of a simple count)]TJ 20.61 0 TD 0.3225 Tw [(ing rhyme they had learnt. However, )]TJ -20.61 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.013 Tw [(opportunities to learn simple calculating skills)]TJ 19.985 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0108 Tw [(, such as separating )]TJ 9.26 0 TD 0.0076 Tw [(a group of objects in )]TJ -29.245 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1594 Tw [(different ways, are sometimes missed. Howe)]TJ 20.63 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1577 Tw [(ver the school has identified this in its )]TJ -20.63 -1.15 TD 0.1877 Tw [(development plan and in its recent mathemat)]TJ 21.065 0 TD 0.1827 Tw [(ics audit Children are at a very early )]TJ -21.065 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1226 Tw [(stage in this area of mathematical dev)]TJ 17.565 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1229 Tw [(elopment and even higher-attaining and older )]TJ -17.565 -1.15 TD 0.0929 Tw [(children have difficulty in comparing two groups)]TJ 21.54 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0918 Tw [( of objects in order to say when they )]TJ -21.54 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (have the same number. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 23 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 82.26 781.1603 Tm -0.0007 Tc 0.2679 Tw [(For example, a group of children with )]TJ 18.58 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.265 Tw [(special educational needs, supported in a )]TJ -18.58 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0853 Tw [(pleasant manner by an adult, had difficulty ma)]TJ 20.98 0 TD 0.0825 Tw [(tching numerals on a large set of floor )]TJ -20.98 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1027 Tw [(dominoes, although the simpler and more appr)]TJ 21.275 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1016 Tw [(opriate task of matching the dots had )]TJ -21.275 -1.15 TD 0.0026 Tw (been the aim of the session leader. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD Provision in knowledge and understanding of the world is good. Main strengths and w)-8.2(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 642.5003 Tm 0 Tc Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.2779 Tw [( )-760(Good teaching provides children with many)]TJ 21.8 0 TD 0.2778 Tw [( opportunities to learn about the world )]TJ -20.485 -1.15 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0021 Tw (around them. )-1035(Children have good opportunities to explore )]TJ 20.92 0 TD 0.0002 Tc 0.002 Tw (the properties of different materials. )-1035(Children are given good opportunities to l)]TJ 19.535 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (earn about different faiths and festivals. )-1031(Monitoring systems for assessing the success )]TJ 21.96 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0028 Tw (of planning and learning in the classroom are not fully developed. Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 530.3003 Tm 0 Tc ( 44. )-565(Teaching and learning are good overall and hel)]TJ 24.155 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.13 Tw [(p to ensure that a)]TJ 8.3 0 TD -0.0012 Tc 0.1284 Tw (ll children achieve well. Leadership and management of this aspec)]TJ 21.5 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0557 Tw [(t of the curriculum are good. Children )]TJ -21.5 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.3279 Tw [(are provided with a wealth of opportunities)]TJ 20.675 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.3234 Tw [( to learn about their world, although )]TJ -20.675 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0828 Tw [(occasionally some activities are not moni)]TJ 18.51 0 TD 0.0785 Tw [(tored well enough to ensure that the careful )]TJ -18.51 -1.15 TD 0.0928 Tw [(planning is carried out. This means that leader)]TJ 21.135 0 TD 0.0891 Tw [(s are not always awar)]TJ 10.015 0 TD 0.0879 Tw [(e of the level of )]TJ -31.15 -1.15 TD 0 Tc 0.0022 Tw (success of activities. 45. )-530(Children start the nursery )]TJ 14.53 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.163 Tw [(with limited experience of the )]TJ 13.965 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1626 Tw [(world other than their own )]TJ -26.13 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0524 Tw (family. High-quality resources strongly support this area of learning and most children )]TJ -21.035 -1.15 TD 0.0519 Tw [(are likely to reach the expect)]TJ 12.97 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0473 Tw [(ed standards for their age by the time they move to their )]TJ -12.97 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0737 Tw [(next school. The imaginative-play areas are )]TJ 20.035 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0728 Tw [(changed regularly to keep interest levels )]TJ -20.035 -1.15 TD 0.0979 Tw [(high and whether it is in the shop or the )]TJ 18.685 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0976 Tw [(puppet theatre the childr)]TJ 11.07 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0952 Tw (en are consistently challenged in their learning. 46. )-605(Teaching about various faiths and celebrations)]TJ 23.48 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.091 Tw [( is a particular str)]TJ 7.975 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0875 Tw [(ength of this area of )]TJ -29.09 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.188 Tw [(learning. Children are provided with a rich )]TJ 20.015 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1874 Tw [(cultural programme as)]TJ 10.32 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1843 Tw [( they celebrate a )]TJ -30.335 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1669 Tw [(wide variety of religious festivals such as)]TJ 18.985 0 TD 0.1629 Tw [( Eid, Christmas, Divali and Vasakhi. They )]TJ -18.985 -1.15 TD 0.3978 Tw [(loved making special foods, lanterns )]TJ 18.365 0 TD 0.3944 Tw [(and dragons for the Chinese New Year. )]TJ -18.365 -1.15 TD 0.1179 Tw [(Childrens knowledge of the passage of time)]TJ 20.3 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1157 Tw [( was enhanced by the visit of a mother )]TJ -20.3 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (and baby to help them appreciate how much they have changed. 47. )-595(Investigations take place regularly. In)]TJ 19.215 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1029 Tw [( a very good lesson, children were encouraged )]TJ -16.85 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1077 Tw [(to predict which objects would float or sink)]TJ 19.41 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.1075 Tw [( in water before starting the investigation. )]TJ -19.41 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0627 Tw [(Children were encouraged to use the correct )]TJ 20.43 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0584 Tw [(terms to describe their findings. Already )]TJ -20.43 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0978 Tw [(they are beginning to develop their underst)]TJ 19.52 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.0932 Tw [(anding of technical language and skills of )]TJ -19.52 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0077 Tw [(recording. They are given good opportunities to )]TJ 21.26 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (investigate the use of a variety of tools and equipment. Computers are us ed regularly. With support, many are able to move )]TJ -15.465 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2226 Tw [(the mouse confidently to make pictures)]TJ 18.445 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2227 Tw [( and patterns and select)]TJ 11.555 0 TD 0.0003 Tc 0.2185 Tw [( programs from a )]TJ -30 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0024 Tw (simple menu. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Provision in physical development is good. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 24 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 780.8003 Tm -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw [(Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 0 -1.22 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0726 Tw [( )-965(There are good opportunities for )]TJ 16.225 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0679 Tw [(children to develop skills of co-ordination, control and )]TJ -14.91 -1.15 TD 0.0002 Tc 0 Tw (movement. )-732.5(Childrens physical development is support)]TJ 21.46 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.3028 Tw [(ed very well by the very good outdoor )]TJ -20.145 -1.15 TD 0 Tw (facilities. )-905(Children with special educat)]TJ 14.14 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1279 Tw [(ional needs of a profound nature are enabled to take full )]TJ -12.825 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0023 Tw (part in activities. Commentary)10.4( )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 12 0 0 12 53.88 654.8604 Tm 0 Tc ( 48. )-685(Childrens physical skills are developing well )]TJ 22.29 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0129 Tw [(and it is likely that )]TJ 8.22 0 TD 0.0095 Tw [(most children will meet )]TJ -28.145 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1877 Tw [(the expected standards by t)]TJ 13.025 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.188 Tw [(he end of the Foundation Stage)]TJ 14.93 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1823 Tw (. Their achievement is good. They use a variety )]TJ 12.925 0 TD 0.3377 Tw [(of tools and equipment with dexterity. Many children )]TJ -12.925 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.098 Tw [(managed to chop vegetables very well in prepar)]TJ 21.89 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0924 Tw [(ation for a Chinese stir-fry. Most will )]TJ -21.89 -1.15 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1408 Tw [(attempt to put on their own coats and )]TJ 17.85 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1378 Tw [(do them up independently. They enjoy using )]TJ -17.85 -1.15 TD 0.1178 Tw [(paint and a variety of tools and equipment )]TJ 19.765 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1152 Tw [(such as pens, pencils, scissors and glue )]TJ -19.765 -1.15 TD 0.0027 Tw (sticks sensibly and with confidence. 49. )-666.6(A very well equipped outdoor play area provides interesting and stimulating activities )5.5(for )]TJ 2.5847 -1.1475 TD 0.0013 Tc 0.2291 Tw [(children. )-5.4(Teachers and nursery nurses work well together to plan challenges that enable )]TJ T* 0.5295 Tw [(children to develop their skills of balance and co-ordination. )5.5(This )5.5(represents )5.5(good )]TJ T* 0.001 Tc 0.0545 Tw [(improvement )-5.5(since )-5.5(the previous inspection. For)]TJ 21.2842 0 TD [( example, in a good lesson children tried very )]TJ -21.2842 -1.1475 TD 0.2511 Tw [(hard to control wheelbarrows and pushchairs as they took part in )5.4(a )5.4(race. )5.4(They )5.4(enjoyed )]TJ T* 0.0217 Tw [(learning )-5.5(the )-5.5(movements )-5.5(of )-5.5(a )-5.5(rhyming )-5.5(game as they practised their skills of moving backwards )]TJ T* 0.0012 Tc -0.0003 Tw (and forwards and developing their understanding of pushes and pulls. 50. )-575(Teaching and learning are good. Teachers )]TJ 22.195 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1228 Tw [(and nursery nurses plan activities with a )]TJ -19.83 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.023 Tw [(good balance of adult intervention and independence.)]TJ 23.895 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0216 Tw [( Children steer trucks and bikes, )]TJ -23.895 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.1143 Tw [(climb apparatus and swing and )]TJ 14.61 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.113 Tw [(twirl around on the swings )]TJ 12.385 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1124 Tw [(with confidence. Outdoor )]TJ -26.995 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2877 Tw [(play is now an integral part of the cu)]TJ 18.29 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.2864 Tw [(rriculum with teachers and nursery nurses )]TJ -18.29 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.248 Tw [(supporting all children in the development )]TJ 20.19 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2451 Tw [(of physical skills. Children with special )]TJ -20.19 -1.15 TD 0.1381 Tw [(educational needs are fully included in this )]TJ 19.995 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1379 Tw [(aspect of learning. Children with special )]TJ -19.995 -1.15 TD 0.4329 Tw [(educational needs of a profound nature ar)]TJ 21.145 0 TD 0.4278 Tw [(e given very good opportunities to )]TJ -21.145 -1.15 TD -0.001 Tc 0.2032 Tw [(experience a range of challenging and exciti)]TJ 20.685 0 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.2011 Tw [(ng experiences, such as rolling inside )]TJ -20.685 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.2613 Tw [(large cones and negotiating steps and obstacles)]TJ 22.94 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.2577 Tw [(. Adults provide a very sensitive )]TJ -22.94 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.003 Tw (balance of support while enabling children to have a sense of adventure and fun. CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT Provision in creative development is good. Main strengths and w)-12.5(eaknesses )]TJ /TT7 1 Tf 0 -1.22 TD 0 Tc 0 Tw Tj /TT4 1 Tf 0.46 0 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.23 Tw [( )-808(Provision for children with special educ)]TJ 19.665 0 TD -0.001 Tc 0.2282 Tw [(ational needs and those with English as an )]TJ -18.35 -1.15 TD -0.0009 Tc 0.0031 Tw (additional language is good. )-950(Children are given good opportunities to expre)]TJ 22.32 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0831 Tw [(ss their creativity linked to the theme of )]TJ -21.005 -1.15 TD 0.0001 Tc 0.0021 Tw (the day. )-890(On occasion, there is over-direction by )]TJ 19.525 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1428 Tw [(supporting adults which is not spotted by the )]TJ -18.21 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0027 Tw (adult responsible for leading the session. Commentary Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 25 )]TJ 12 0 0 12 82.26 781.1603 Tm -0.001 Tc 0.1496 Tw [(as an additional language, achieve well and ma)]TJ 22.015 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1478 Tw [(ke good progress in their skills and )]TJ -22.015 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.1427 Tw [(understanding. Standards are in )]TJ 15.065 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1429 Tw (line with those expected for their ages by the time )]TJ -28.155 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0629 Tw [(children leave the nursery. This is a good )]TJ 18.985 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0576 Tw [(maintenance of the standards noted by the )]TJ -18.985 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0578 Tw [(previous inspection. Leadership and management )]TJ 22.665 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0557 Tw [(of this aspect of learning for young )]TJ -22.665 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.0029 Tw (children are good. 52. )-590(Key workers all provide good opportunities fo)]TJ 22.94 0 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.103 Tw [(r the children to take part in a rich and )]TJ -20.575 -1.15 TD 0.0676 Tw [(varied range of creative activi)]TJ 13.265 0 TD 0.065 Tw [(ties with a different theme )]TJ 11.99 0 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0627 Tw [(each day. Children enter into )]TJ -25.255 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.1242 Tw [(the world of imaginative play)]TJ 13.095 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.1228 Tw [( whole-heartedly. They organi)]TJ 13.525 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.1223 Tw [(se their games with great )]TJ -26.62 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.1636 Tw [(enthusiasm and enjoyment. They play al)]TJ 18.7 0 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1629 Tw [(ongside each other, engaging in the same )]TJ -18.7 -1.15 TD 0.082 Tw [(activity, such as cooking lunch in the hom)]TJ 18.95 0 TD 0.0779 Tw [(e corner or building a railway with the train )]TJ -18.95 -1.15 TD 0.1187 Tw [(track and blocks. They carefully build wit)]TJ 18.585 0 TD 0.1179 Tw [(h large wooden bricks, selecting the blocks )]TJ -18.585 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (carefully and having a clear idea of what they want to achieve. 53. )-630(Children are given regular )]TJ 14.4 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0668 Tw [(good opportunities to listen to and )]TJ 15.665 0 TD 0.0628 Tw [(join in with music. They )]TJ -27.7 -1.15 TD -0.0008 Tc 0.468 Tw [(join in singing simple songs and rhymes, following hand actions and simple )]TJ T* -0.0004 Tc 0.0701 Tw [(movements carefully. They use paint and a )]TJ 19.815 0 TD 0.0675 Tw [(wide range of materials to make patterns )]TJ -19.815 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.5027 Tw [(and models and to represent the world )]TJ 20.845 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.4986 Tw [(about them. They apply paint with )]TJ -20.845 -1.15 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1724 Tw (concentration and enjoyment, sometimes usi ng brushes and at other times printing )]TJ -20.47 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.2628 Tw [(with rollers or hands and feet. They exper)]TJ 20.215 0 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.2576 Tw [(iment with cornflour and water, writing )]TJ -20.215 -1.15 TD -0.0007 Tc 0.1259 Tw [(patterns in the mix with thei)]TJ 12.73 0 TD 0.1228 Tw [(r fingers and simple tools and learn to use brushes and )]TJ -12.73 -1.15 TD -0.0003 Tc 0.0025 Tw (black paint to represent Chinese writing. 54. )-560(The children are given good opportunities to)]TJ 22.675 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.1374 Tw [( respond to what they see, hear, touch )]TJ -20.31 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0128 Tw [(and smell in a wide variety of ways. For ex)]TJ 18.87 0 TD 0.012 Tw [(ample, children dress up as dogs and tigers )]TJ -18.87 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.0419 Tw [(and pretend to be these animals. They pl)]TJ 18.395 0 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0378 Tw [(ay with puppets and create simple scenarios )]TJ -18.395 -1.15 TD 0.0428 Tw [(such as )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 3.805 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0424 Tw (visiting the theatre which other children and suppor)]TJ 14.645 0 TD -0.0002 Tc 0.0374 Tw [(t staff join in enacting with )]TJ -26.645 -1.15 TD 0.0814 Tw [(them. Sometimes children make patterns link)]TJ 20.35 0 TD -0.0001 Tc 0.0773 Tw [(ed to the topic or theme of the day. For )]TJ -20.35 -1.15 TD -0.0006 Tc 0.0278 Tw [(example, they carefully roll marbles and paint in frying pans to make )]TJ /TT6 1 Tf 30.7 0 TD 0.0228 Tw (pancake pictures on round pieces of paper. Howe)]TJ 15.29 0 TD 0.2229 Tw [(ver, on occasion the activity which is planned, is )]TJ -15.29 -1.15 TD -0.0005 Tc 0.036 Tw [(interpreted in a more didactic way by )]TJ 16.795 0 TD 0 Tc 0.0322 Tw [(support staff. When this happens opportunity for )]TJ -16.795 -1.15 TD -0.0004 Tc 0.0026 Tw (experiment and investigation, as planned by the teacher, is missed. Slough Centre Nursery)11.3( - 26 )]TJ /TT2 1 Tf 13.98 0 0 13.98 53.88 778.8803 Tm -0.0007 Tc 0.0018 Tw (PART D: SUMMARY OF THE MAIN INSPECTION JUDGEMENTS Inspection judgement )-18113.8(Grade )]TJ /TT4 1 Tf 7.98 0 0 7.98 53.88 737.0603 Tm 0 Tw ( The ov)11.3(erall effectiv)11.3(eness of the school )-27263.5(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 735.26 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 735.26 435.84 -0.48 re f 483.72 735.26 65.82 -0.48 re f 549.18 735.26 0.48 -0.48 re f 549.18 735.26 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 734.78 0.48 -17.7 re f 483.72 734.78 0.48 -17.7 re f 549.18 734.78 0.48 -17.7 re f BT /TT4 1 Tf 10.02 0 0 10.02 53.88 704.3003 Tm 0.0007 Tc -0.0031 Tw (How inclusive the school is 3 How the schools effectiveness has changed since its last inspection )-15431.2(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 699.08 501.42 -0.48 re f 48.24 698.6 0.48 -17.52 re f 483.72 698.6 0.48 -17.52 re f 549.18 698.6 0.48 -17.52 re f BT 10.02 0 0 10.02 53.88 668.3003 Tm 0.0001 Tc -0.0025 Tw [(Value for money provided by the school )-28077.9(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 681.08 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ET 48.24 535.4 501.42 -0.48 re f 48.24 534.92 0.48 -17.52 re f 483.72 534.92 0.48 -17.52 re f 549.18 534.92 0.48 -17.52 re f BT 7.98 0 0 7.98 53.88 509.5403 Tm 0 Tc 0 Tw ( The quality)17.1( of education prov)11.1(ided by)17.1( the school )-22970.1(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 507.74 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 507.74 435.84 -0.48 re f 483.72 507.74 65.82 -0.48 re f 549.18 507.74 0.48 -0.48 re f 549.18 507.74 0.48 -0.48 re f 48.24 507.26 0.48 -17.7 re f 483.72 507.26 0.48 -17.7 re f 549.18 507.26 0.48 -17.7 re f BT /TT4 1 Tf 10.02 0 0 10.02 53.88 476.7803 Tm -0.0002 Tc -0.0022 Tw (The quality of teaching 3 How well children learn 3 The quality of assessment 3 How well the curriculum meets childrens needs )-24550.9(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 435.56 501.42 -0.48 re f 48.24 435.08 0.48 -17.52 re f 483.72 435.08 0.48 -17.52 re f 549.18 435.08 0.48 -17.52 re f BT 10.02 0 0 10.02 53.88 404.7803 Tm 0 Tc -0.0024 Tw (Enrichment of the curriculum, in cluding out-of-school activities )-18227.6(3 )]TJ ET 48.24 417.56 501.42 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🔮 Predictive Ofsted Risk Profile
Below the watchlist threshold, but the indicators below were found across the 6 of 11 signals we were able to assess.
- Parent operator YOUTH CENTRE NURSERY SCHOOL carries an insolvency status of "insolvent".
- No open statutory requirements on the most recent inspection report.
- Rated Outstanding at the most recent inspection.
- Last inspected July 8, 2025 - the published judgement is current.
5 signals could not be assessed
- Manager tenure - not recorded.
- Manager turnover - changes have only been tracked since July 30, 2026; no earlier history exists.
- Registration status - not recorded.
- Staff sentiment - fewer than 3 verified reviews in the last six months.
- Area deprivation - this postcode has not been geocoded yet.
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Slough
Town in Berkshire, England
Slough is a town in Berkshire, England, in the Thames Valley, 20 miles (32 km) west of central London and 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Reading, at the intersection of the M4, M40 and M25 motorways. It is part of the historic county of Buckinghamshire. In 2021, the population of the town was 143,184. The wider Borough of Slough had a population of 158,500.
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SEND Tribunal Appeals
| Appeal Rate | 1.76% |
| Decisions Upheld | 92% |
| Mediation Rate | 33% |
OHID Fingertips Public Health
| Life Expectancy | 82 years |
| Depression Rate | 12.3% |
| Childhood Obesity | 22.2% |
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Companies House CRN: 06983066 | Operator: YOUTH CENTRE NURSERY SCHOOL
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