Feathernest Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and owner work together effectively and are committed to the continual development of the nursery. They reflect on the quality of the provision and have a clear vision for the future, to help improve the outcomes for all children.

• Staff have warm, positive relationships with children. This helps children to feel confident and secure at the nursery. • Parents speak highly of the nursery.

They say that staff are welcoming and caring and get to know their children well. They appreciate the high quality of care and the wide variety of learning experiences provided. • Staff work effectively with teachers and other care providers to provi...de good continuity for all children.

Where children require additional support, staff work in partnership with other professionals to meet their needs. • Children are independent and make choices about their learning. They serve themselves at mealtimes and help to clear the table afterwards.

They take pleasure in helping staff with tasks, such as sweeping up crumbs after snack time and tidying the garden before they come indoors. • Staff training and development does not focus sharply enough on improving the quality of teaching to help take this to the highest level. • Staff do not always keep parents well informed about how they can support children's learning at home.