Dorset Hall Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The dedicated senior management team has worked hard to address the actions raised at the last inspection. Senior managers show drive and commitment to providing consistent high-quality learning for children.

This has had a positive impact on the quality of staff interactions with children. • Staff provide a wide range of resources and age-appropriate activities which children are eager to engage in. Staff have a good understanding of how children play and learn.

• The senior management team involves staff, parents and children in reviewing and evaluating the nursery. Senior managers have established a clear action plan with staff to continue to ...drive improvements and enhance outcomes for children. • Staff know the children well.

They observe children and accurately assess their progress in learning. They plan effectively to support children's individual stages of development and their emerging interests. Children make good progress.

• Children have formed close attachments with staff. There is a strong key-person system in place. Children enjoy their time at nursery and have fun.

For example, babies laugh with glee as they engage in a game of 'peek-a-boo' with staff. • Staff are polite and courteous and are positive role models. Children behave well and interact with each other with growing respect.

• Staff receive regular supervision meetings to help them reflect on their individual practice and identify where coaching and training will raise standards further. However, members of the senior management team do not ensure that they maintain a focus on staff development in order to continue to improve the quality of their practice. • Although extensive improvements have been made to the garden area, the senior management team has further plans to enhance the outside area and improve the quality of teaching outside.