Lime Tree Day Nursery Sileby

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The nursery provision is bright, welcoming and well resourced. Staff provide a range of high-quality resources and interesting activities for children to join in with.

• The nursery manager has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is well supported in her role by the nursery owners and the training manager. • Children's individual needs are well provided for by staff.

They enjoy regular small-group time where staff can focus more precisely on children's individual learning goals. • Older children develop an excellent understanding of the planetary system. They recall the names of various planets and un...derstand why they are different colours.

• Younger children respond well to planned activities. They join in with familiar songs and rhymes, name the different days of the week and discuss the weather outside. • Staff and children have good bonds.

For example, babies enjoy plenty of cuddles and affection from staff when they are feeling tired or in need of reassurance. • Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn a new range of key skills which prepare them well for future learning and school.

• Staff have good working relationships with other agencies involved with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They exchange information regularly with other professionals, and ensure that their approach to children's care is consistent. • The manager has not fully embedded sharply focused evaluations of the quality of teaching to move staff's practice forward and support all children's progress even further.