Children and staff of Tenterfield Nursery School are "delighted" to maintain their 'outstanding' Ofsted rating for a fourth inspection in a row.

The school, located on London Road in Welwyn, has been praised for the "knowledge, values and skills" the staff offer students for them to strive.

Children in the school are taught daily routines that "support them to be independent and confident".

The report stated that "children live up to the high ambitions adults have for them and this includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)".

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The Ofsted investigator said: "Leaders strive for the experience of children to be the best it can be.

"This vision is demonstrated clearly in the curriculum that leaders have devised."

The curriculum is "built around a carefully selected range of high-quality texts and stories. These books expose children to new and relevant language".

Vicky Beare, the headteacher of the nursery, said: "We are proud to have maintained an outstanding grading for the fourth inspection in a row.

"This is down to the hard work and dedication of the whole Tenterfield team."

Inspectors noted the exceptional provision made to ensure all children are included.

The report said: “Children with SEND have their needs identified rapidly and accurately. Detailed and accessible plans are created to support their learning and development.

"The approaches adopted remove barriers and promote steady, manageable improvement. As a result, children with SEND make exceptional progress.”

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The report added that "leaders prioritise the safeguarding and well-being of children. They maintain effective safeguarding records and share information to help keep children safe. Mandatory vetting checks are made on all staff working in the setting."

Children are also "supported to be open and share with their trusted adults. They instinctively go to adults if they are unsure or need help".

Vicky added: "We are delighted that Ofsted saw everything we strive so hard to work for every day. Our values of aspirational, inclusivity, nurture and family are the foundation of everything we do at Tenterfield and we were pleased that the inspectors were able to see this in action."

The full report can be found at files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50217226.