Children’s Place Spring Cottage

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The dedicated management team regularly evaluates the quality of the nursery.

Managers seek feedback from parents, staff and children and carefully consider the information they receive to identify any areas to improve. • The strong partnerships with parents benefit children greatly. Staff share regular information with parents about the progress their child is making.

This enables them to work collaboratively so children receive the individual support they need in their learning, both in the setting and at home. • Staff observe and monitor children's progress well. They swiftly identify any gaps in a child's development and plan effective learni...ng targets to help close these quickly.

Children are making consistently good rates of progress. • Children develop strong relationships with their key person and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They settle in at nursery quickly.

• Staff plan a safe and welcoming environment where children are free to explore the very well-planned and organised play equipment. • Staff do not always give children enough time to think and respond to questions that help to challenge their learning. • The management team does not yet exploit all opportunities for children to explore their immediate and wider communities, to help them gain a broader understanding of the world around them.