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Ofsted: Strong standard in every area

Following our Ofsted inspection on 24 June 2026, Paws Nursery School was judged to be at a Strong standard in every area of the inspection.

Ofsted describes a Strong standard as a setting where leaders and staff are working above the standard expected of them.

The report describes our children as confident communicators, curious learners and resilient problem solvers, with high levels of engagement and perseverance in their play. It also praises:

• a highly nurturing and welcoming atmosphere, where children arrive happily and are greeted warmly;
• strong relationships between staff and families, with parents speaking extremely positively about the setting;
• a highly inclusive environment, where staff go above and beyond to support children who face barriers to learning; and
• the trusting relationships children build with kind, nurturing and empathetic adults, which help them thrive in their emotional wellbeing.

Thank you to our staff, our children and our parents for being part of the Paws family.