Marlborough Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe provider, management team, and staff have worked hard to successfully address actions raised at the last inspection.

They have evaluated their practice effectively and made some significant changes that have had a positive impact on the outcomes for children. They demonstrate a strong commitment and drive to continue to improve. nStaff know the children in their care well.

They complete regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. Staff demonstrate good teaching skills and plan effectively for children's next stages of learning and development. All children make good progress.

nPartnership with parents are good.... Staff encourage a regular two-way exchange of information from the start. Together, staff and parents agree a collaborative and consistent approach to children's individual care and learning.

nStaff help children to understand what is expected of them and to behave well. The 'golden rules' are consistently followed throughout the nursery. Children are encouraged to take good care of the environment and learn to listen and be kind to others.

nChildren settle quickly and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the nursery. They form strong bonds with the caring staff. Young children are provided with consistent personal care and flexible routines that reflect their individual needs.

Staff support children well when it is time for them to move on to their next stage in learning. nStaff do not always organise whole-group times as well as they could to enable all children to benefit fully from the experience.nOn occasion, staff miss opportunities to implement strategies to help further support younger children's awareness and understanding of daily routines.