Little Amber Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The indoor and outdoor learning environments are imaginatively developed to provide opportunities for children to investigate, experiment and use their imaginations. Children are emotionally secure and self-assured.

They respond well to the warm, caring staff. Staff are positive role models and form good relationships with children. These trusting relationships support children to become emotionally prepared for school.

Many of the children speak English as an additional language and are developing good communication skills. Staff support their emerging language well using techniques, such as modelling, repetition and using gestures. Leaders have a... good understanding of what the nursery does well and where further improvement is needed.

A strong partnership with parents and others supports children's good progress, including those at risk of delay. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not consistently make the most of the questions they ask older children to extend their learning fully and promote their critical-thinking skills to a higher level. Leaders and staff do not use their assessment systems as well as possible, to monitor precisely the progress that different groups of children are making to ensure any possible gaps in learning are closing rapidly.

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