Mace Annex

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Leaders have successfully acted on the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. For example, they observe staff regularly and consistently evaluate the quality of the provision to help ensure that children receive good care and teaching.

• Staff offer a warm and nurturing learning environment that helps children feel safe and secure. Children become used to daily routines and develop a good sense of belonging. • Staff are sensitive to the needs of each child and support children's learning and development effectively.

Children make good progress in relation to what they knew before they joined the nursery. Overall, children are well ...prepared for the next stages of their learning, including the move on to other settings. • Children have wonderful opportunities to explore the local community.

For example, they regularly visit the local park. Children develop very good physical skills and observe the natural world around them. • Staff work well with parents and share with them their children's achievement and the daily routines.

Parents know how to support their children in the setting and beyond. • Staff do not always extend children's mathematical skills and how they can solve problems. • At times, staff do not encourage children to manage small tasks for themselves so that they can become more independent.

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