Nature Trail Nursery Heskin

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Management systems for the recruitment and supervision of staff are strong. Staff induction is very effective and management follow safer recruitment policies rigorously. Management support and nurture new staff well.

They ensure they are well-prepared and capable to undertake their role. Well-considered support for children as they move rooms within the setting and then on to school means that children feel secure and ready for their next step. Staff also help to prepare parents with information packs and advice, making sure they are involved.

There are strong partnerships with parents and communication with them is effective. Parents are happy wi...th the safety and welfare of their children during their time at nursery. Parents report that their children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn, and always look forward to attending nursery.

It is not yet outstanding because: Children who prefer to learn outdoors have fewer opportunities to learn about words and numbers than those who choose to be inside. Staff do not consistently encourage children to be independent, particularly at busy times of the day, such as lunchtime. During some group times, not all children are able to learn at their own pace and distractions in the room make it difficult for them to maintain their attention.

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