Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The registered person and the new manager have worked hard since the last inspection. They have successfully addressed the weaknesses that were raised.

This includes all parents now receiving the required progress check at age two for their child. • Children eagerly come into the nursery, confidently separating from their carers. They settle quickly on arrival and show a sense of belonging as they, for example, hang up their coats on their own pegs.

• Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff inform parents of their children's learning in a variety of ways and offer parents ideas of how to support their children's development at home. This help...s parents to be fully involved in their children's learning and development.

• Staff are well qualified and access targeted training opportunities to improve the quality of their teaching. The manager holds regular supervisions with staff to identify any areas of weakness in their practice so these can be addressed. This helps staff to deliver good-quality learning and development opportunities to children.

• Overall, the quality of teaching is good. All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. • The registered person and the manager evaluate the nursery practice well, taking into account the views of children, parents and staff.

For example, they are currently developing a 'literacy hut' to help children even more with their early writing skills. • Some younger children have less opportunities to play and learn in the outdoor learning environment. • On occasions, some staff do not follow children's ideas to help them think creatively and stay engaged in meaningful play.