Joseph’s Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff are well qualified and experienced.

They have a good understanding of how children learn and provide them with an effective level of support and challenge. All children make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). • Children have secure bonds with their key person and the staff team.

Staff are very caring, kind and responsive towards children. They know children's care needs and routines extremely well, particularly those staff who work with babies. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.

• Overall, staff m...ake good use of the exceptional outdoor environments that surround the nursery. Older children develop good physical skills and an understanding of the world around them. They show curiosity as they explore the forest and enjoy running through the meadow.

• The manager regularly gathers feedback from children's families to help her evaluate the nursery. Parents are very happy with the nursery. They comment that staff are 'knowledgeable, caring and helpful' and the nursery offers 'excellent play and learning opportunities'.

• The manager and leadership team support staff effectively. They actively promote staff's health and well-being, and ensure that they have regular opportunities for supervisory sessions and professional development. Staff are enthusiastic and passionate about their work with children.

• On occasion, staff do not fully support babies' development during their time in the forest area. This limits their opportunities for learning and exploration. • The manager has yet not evaluated the impact of the many changes that she has made since starting this new role.