Exceptional' nursery lavished with praise after second 'Outstanding' rating from inspectors

A nursery school in Wigan where staff have ‘high aspirations’ and children enjoy a ‘strong sense of belonging’ has been heaped with praise by inspectors.

Hindley Nursery School was found to be an ‘Outstanding’ school yet again by Ofsted inspectors, who believed they’ve progressed even further since they received top marks back in 2017. The watchdog ran out of adjectives to praise the Mornington Road site as they hailed their curriculum, management and safeguarding as ‘exceptional’.

During the visit on March 31, inspectors David Lobodzinski and Maria McGarry discovered the children display mathematical skills, impeccable behaviour and top notch communication, language and literacy skills.

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“Children thrive at this delightful and welcoming nursery school,” the report said. “They are happy and safe.

“They are exceptionally motivated to learn. Staff aim to give children the best start to their early education.

"They make sure that children do not miss any opportunity to learn. Leaders and staff have high aspirations for every child.

"From the earliest of ages, children learn to share and to take turns with others. If anyone is unkind, or bullying occurs, leaders and staff deal with it straightaway. Children learn to value everyone’s differences.

“They had thoughtful conversations with inspectors about the reasons why some people wear glasses. Visitors to the nursery strengthen children’s understanding of cultures different from their own.

"Children relish the vast array of experiences that staff provide. For example, staff bring in their own animals to help children learn how to care for living things.

“Parents and carers were overwhelmingly