Nurtureville Nursery Loughton

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren are happy in this small and friendly nursery. They have good relationships with staff, who are kind and sensitive towards their individual needs.nStaff make full use of the stimulating outdoor areas and local community to successfully build on children's learning experiences.

Children benefit from interesting opportunities to explore the natural world, such as learning to care for the nursery's chickens.nThere is a strong sense of belonging and community at the nursery. Parents value the good-quality care and education staff provide and speak highly of them.

nStaff work closely with parents to involve them in their child's learning. They of...fer activities to do at home, such as providing books from the lending library, to help build on their early literacy.nThe manager and staff value the views of parents and children, to help them evaluate their practice and make improvements.

The manager has a clear vision for further developing the nursery to benefit children and families. nAlthough the manager monitors the quality of teaching, this is not precise enough to raise the qualities of teaching to an even higher level.nSometimes, staff do not adapt activities to support children's individual interests and needs, and challenge them to the best level.