Footsteps Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The management team is ambitious and aspires for the provision to be outstanding. Systems are in place to evaluate the setting and inform continuous improvement.

Managers have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the setting. They have successfully addressed all actions raised in the previous inspection swiftly and effectively, and continue to monitor staff's understanding of safeguarding procedures. • The environment is vibrant and well resourced, indoors and outside, and planned carefully to promote all areas of the curriculum.

• Staff work well with parents and other professionals to support children who have specific learn...ing needs. Advice received is implemented effectively during planning, and ensures children receive a consistent approach from all adults working with them. • When children first start at the nursery, staff work with their parents to establish what children know and can do.

Staff regularly observe children to identify the next steps in their learning and development. All children make good progress. • Parents are happy with the care their children receive and speak highly of the support and information they receive about their children.

• Occasionally, group activities are not organised to ensure children can stay focused without distraction because they coincide with daily routines. • Monitoring and coaching has ensured that teaching is good. Staff benefit from these opportunities.