Our Inspection Report
OFSTED are the government body that inspect childcare settings.
What did Ofsted have to say about us?
"Children are cared for in a welcoming, clean and suitably maintained environment. The good organisation of space means that children can move around safely, freely and comfortably, promoting their developmental needs and interests. The children enjoy making choices in their play as toys and resources are stored at low-levels and are easily accessible."
"Babies benefit from a selection of interesting and fun resources which they explore with enthusiasm such as water play and the musical instruments. For instance, the babies particularly enjoyed splashing, pouring and trying to drink the water. They develop early communication skills as they attract the attention of staff who respond to their sounds during play."
"The nursery is a happy place for children to be. The staff provide a warm welcome to the children and their parents. As a result the children arrive happily; they settle quickly and are confident within the setting. Children have fun as they play with a good range of toys and resources."
"Children receive lots of attention and have a strong bond with staff which increases their sense of wellbeing."
"The quality of teaching and learning is good. Children make progress towards the early learning goals because staff have a clear understanding of the Foundation Stage of learning. They plan a well-balanced curriculum which helps children to make progress in all areas of their development."
"Children have many opportunities to develop awareness of their own environment and the wider world. For example, by planting and growing vegetables in the garden and through the care of the nursery pets. They develop an understanding of diverse cultures and their own beliefs when participating in festival celebrations."
"Children behave well, they have a clear understanding of the boundaries and behavioural expectations of the setting. They are learning to be kind to one another, this is because staff encourage the children to be respectful, take turns and share with each other. Children are respected as individuals and are given appropriate praise and support to enhance self-esteem and confidence. They also enjoy being with familiar and trusted adults, who act as positive role models, as they have respect for the children and each other. This positive approach fosters children's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development."
"Leadership and management for nursery education is good. The manager has a clear understanding of the early learning goals and supports the staff team to implement this effectively within the setting. The owners/manager are very keen to develop staff's knowledge and skills to benefit the children by accessing training courses. For example, some staff have already attended briefing sessions on the Early Years Foundation Stage. The staff team is well established, with the majority of the staff having been in post for several years."