Artemis Hastings

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe dedicated managers show a strong drive and commitment to providing high-quality nursery experiences for children.nStaff work well together as a team and share their high expectations.

They provide an inviting environment. For instance, children become quickly engaged with the interesting resources that are set up to provoke learning.nChildren make good progress during their time in the nursery and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

Staff invite teachers from local primary schools into the nursery to visit the children and have focused circle times to talk about the school transition to help support the children starting scho...ol.nStaff make accurate assessments of children's development and they plan interesting activities. However, staff do not consistently make the very best use of the information they collate in order to extend children's learning to the highest level when teaching.

nChildren form strong relationships with their key person and all staff. They are happy and eager to learn, settling quickly into the daily routine. nParents speak of how the managers and staff are accommodating.

For instance, a parent spoke passionately about how staff sensitively supported their child with medical needs, allowing them to make effective progress.nOverall, teaching is good. Staff effectively use good narratives in play to engage children in their learning.

They use guidance and demonstration throughout to support children's developing skills. However, staff do not always offer an appropriate level of challenge, particularly for older children.nThe knowledgeable special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENDCO) works well with parents and other professionals to identify and support children's individual needs.

nStaff effectively support children to do things for themselves. This supports children's independence. For instance, young children help to clean their highchair tray and older children use the dustpan and brush to sweep sand up off the floor.