The Meadows

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The enthusiastic manager sets a clear and positive direction for the nursery's future development. She leads a well-qualified staff team with energy and purpose. Children make good progress from their individual starting points throughout their time in nursery.

They are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including starting school. Staff keep children safe and secure. They create a warm and caring ethos where children are valued and respected.

Children learn to behave well and to consider the needs of others. Staff plan active and imaginative activities to engage children's curiosity and interest. For example, babies are stimulated... by playing with a wide range of colourful man-made and natural objects that they learn to handle and control.

Children enjoy learning simple French phrases and songs. Staff work very closely with parents. They welcome the regular and detailed feedback they receive about their children's achievement.

They appreciate the guidance and support staff offer to them. It is not yet outstanding because: The leadership does not fully analyse the achievement of different groups of learners to further strengthen the progress all children make. Staff do not consistently help children achieve the highest levels of personal responsibility and self-reliance.