Noddy’s Private Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The provider has worked hard since the last inspection and has successfully addressed the actions raised. She uses self-evaluation to ensure that all legal requirements are met. For example, she records all required information on Disclosure and Barring Service checks and she has strengthened her recruitment procedures.

• Well-qualified staff help children to develop their communication and language skills in a range of effective ways. Children who speak English as an additional language develop speaking skills rapidly. Staff use key words in children's home languages while they play.

This helps to support the development of their first language. ...• Children's behaviour is good. Staff act as positive role models at all times and help children to develop their social skills.

Staff consistently praise and encourage children. This helps to raise their self-esteem. Even very young children follow routines well and use positive manners.

For example, at mealtimes, they say, 'More please' to make requests. • Children have formed secure bonds with all staff. Children greet staff with delight as they arrive at the setting and are happy throughout the day.

• Staff provide children with a range of opportunities to learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they hold themed days where children explore foods, activities and languages from other countries. It is not yet outstanding because: • A wealth of information is gathered from parents when children first start attending.

However, the information does not yet provide staff with enough detail about children's prior skills and knowledge. • The management team have systems in place to monitor staff practice, such as regular supervisions and observations of practice. However, they are not yet sharply focused enough in order to help to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.