Bolland Hall Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe management team and staff have successfully addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. For example, they have a better knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and how to protect children from wider safeguarding issues.nStaff work very well with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively.

They follow targeted strategies to ensure that children's individual needs are fully met.nChildren comfortably learn how to use scissors to practise their cutting skills and access mark-making tools to extend their physical development.nStaff competently prepare children for their f...uture transitions.

They use resources from the local primary schools to help children to feel familiar and comfortable with the changes ahead.nChildren, including those for whom the nursery is in receipt of funding, make good rates of progress. Staff regularly monitor children's ongoing development to quickly close any potential gaps in their learning.

They plan interesting experiences to suit children's next steps.nAlthough staff communicate on a daily basis and are involved in appraisals with the management team, there are less opportunities to enable staff to precisely reflect on their daily practice to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.nOn occasions, staff do not consistently challenge older children's thinking skills throughout their discussions and conversations.