We were inspected at Bensham Grove Nursery School at the Elgin Centre in January 2026 and received Strong Standard and Exceptional across the areas. Below are some of the reasons why…
The nursery supports a very high proportion of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face barriers to their learning.
Leaders and staff have a transformational impact on the lives of children.
Staff are extremely well trained. They have a wealth of knowledge and take swift and effective action when they identify any gaps in children’s learning. Children who face barriers to their learning receive prompt targeted support that helps them to develop their social and emotional skills. Staff prioritise children’s wellbeing.
Children make impressive progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the
next stage in their learning.Expert support from staff ensures that children make rapid progress in communication and language.
Children have very secure relationships with their key person and other children. They arrive happily and settle to activities with their friends.
Children benefit from highly responsive relationships with staff.
They ensure all children receive a broad and balanced curriculum.
Leaders and staff have developed meaningful and supportive relationship with parents. Parents say that the staff go above and beyond to support their children and the whole family.
Inspection Report January 2026
We were inspected in July 2025 at our Sidney Grove Site and continue to be an Outstanding School, below are some of the reasons why Ofsted judged the school to be outstanding…
Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment. Even the youngest children develop secure attachments with trusted adults and begin to explore with confidence.
The outdoor environment is a rich and integral part of the curriculum, offering children daily opportunities for exploration, creativity and physical development.
The natural design and thoughtful resourcing of both areas enable all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to explore sensory-rich learning in a joyful, inclusive space.
Staff are excellent role models and set high expectations for every child. Children listen attentively, negotiate with peers and show genuine empathy.
Leaders deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that is firmly rooted in each child’s unique experiences.
Home visits and detailed conversations with families build a deep understanding of children’s interests, needs and backgrounds.
Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of child development and how to support learning through high-quality, responsive interactions. They skilfully adapt their approach to each child’s stage of development, using strategies such as repetition, pausing and gesture, particularly for those whose language is still emerging. These approaches help children build their vocabulary, communicate their needs and develop confidence in social interactions.
We were inspected in April 2023 and continue to be an Outstanding School, below are some of the reasons why Ofsted judged the school to be outstanding…
Children flourish in this warm and nurturing school. Staff are highly skilled practitioners.
They are expert in knowing how young children learn best.
High expectations are customary for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or
disabilities (SEND)
Provision is exceptional. Rich learning experiences stimulate children’s curiosity to discover
new things
Children’s language and communication development is at the heart of all curriculum
planning. Leaders have identified with great precision how children’s knowledge and skills
will build. Staff interactions are of the highest quality.
Ofsted Report – Bensham Grove Nursery School 2023