Little Angels Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The provider supports and coaches her staff well. For example, she uses a variety of methods to ensure staff's knowledge of child protection is up to date.

Staff continue to provide children with good levels of teaching and care. • Parents are highly complimentary of the staff. They feel well-informed about their children's learning, including those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

Parents report that their children make good progress. • Children are happy and settled. They particularly enjoy singing and dancing which helps support their creative and physical development effectively.

For example, children sing... along and copy the actions for nursery songs with an infectious enthusiasm. • Staff use positive strategies to teach children about boundaries and expected behaviour. For example, they gently remind children to 'walk indoors' and teach them to behave well.

Children play collaboratively and show respect for others. • Staff check the premises regularly and supervise children effectively to protect children's safety and welfare. They follow appropriate care practices to help meet children's individual needs.

It is not yet outstanding because: • Sometimes the size of group activities does not support children's learning experiences as effectively as possible, particularly the older children. • At times, staff miss opportunities to fully develop children's self-care and independence skills. For example, they are too quick to complete achievable tasks for the children.