Jitterbugs Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnStaff are extremely respectful of children's care needs. They ask the children for their permission before carrying out tasks such as nappy changing.

As a result, children gain an understanding that they have choices and know that their views and feelings are valued and important.nChildren's behaviour is exemplary. They recognise kindness and good behaviour in each other.

nThe nursery environment, both indoors and outside, is highly stimulating, inviting and rich with carefully planned learning opportunities. In turn, children are motivated and excited to learn and explore. nTeaching is inspirational.

Practitioners use a range of hig...hly effective methods to support children's development. Consequently, all children make excellent progress. nAssessment is used very effectively to monitor the progress children make.

Where children's progress slows, leaders identify this and act swiftly to ensure that gaps in achievement do not delay development. nLeaders demonstrate unwavering passion and commitment to their nursery. They speak passionately about the setting and continually evaluate what they are doing.

As a result, there is a climate of continual improvement and a team always striving for the very best. nStaff have an in-depth knowledge of how to keep children safe. They know in detail the symptoms of different forms of abuse and make timely referrals to ensure children are kept safe from harm.

Children display exceptionally high levels of well-being and feel safe in this nursery. nAll children are extremely motivated to learn. Babies play and explore eagerly and with excitement.

Older children use thinking skills to solve problems and demonstrate resilience in testing out their ideas.nStaff work highly effectively with a range of other professionals, referring to them for support and advice. In turn, children who require additional support make excellent progress.