Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan) Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children are keen to start their day at nursery and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. Staff know the children very well and effectively support their physical and emotional well-being. • Staff truly value the strong parental partnerships that are in place.

They exchange information about children's progress and guide parents in how to support children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about the setting and commend the staff team on their loving and caring nature. • Overall, the quality of teaching is good.

Staff plan meaningful and purposeful learning experiences which capture children's interests and keep them motivated to le...arn. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their move on to school. • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported.

Staff attend relevant training and work with specialists and parents to ensure that children receive appropriate support and are fully included. Gaps in learning close quickly and children make good gains towards the early learning goals. • The manager provides effective leadership and is committed to continuous improvement.

She takes account of the views of staff, parents and other professionals, which helps her to identify and target areas for further development. • The manager's systems for overseeing the quality of teaching do not evaluate the impact of staff practice rigorously enough to raise the level even higher. • Staff miss opportunities to extend older children's early awareness of mathematics.