Little Oaks Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Leaders understand the importance of reflecting on the service that they offer to ensure continuous improvements. They have worked to address weaknesses previously identified and provide good-quality care and learning.

• Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive and the progress they make in their learning. Staff regularly exchange information with parents, which keeps them up to date and involved in their children's learning. • The key-person system is strong.

Staff know children well and complete detailed and accurate assessments of children's learning that help them to plan for their individual needs and interests. • Chil...dren's behaviour is good. Staff skilfully teach them a wide range of social skills which help them play and learn well with others.

Staff are good role models. They give children clear and consistent boundaries, and children have a strong understanding of rules. • Leaders monitor all groups of children's progress effectively.

They identify any patterns or gaps in learning that need to be addressed, which helps all children make good progress. • Staff do not consistently provide the same level of opportunities outdoors as indoors, to support those children who prefer to play and learn outside. • Children have fewer opportunities to explore a wide range of tactile materials, to sharply enhance their explorative skills and senses.