Scamps Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnThe senior leaders have an exceptionally clear vision for the setting.

Their aim is to provide exemplary learning opportunities and outstanding care for all children and families they support. This strong ethos helps to create a culture of excellence throughout the setting. nAn outstanding programme of recruitment, training and professional development is in place.

Training is rigorous and specifically targeted to extend already excellent skills even further. For example, staff working with babies have recently attended training entitled 'exemplary practice with babies' to develop their superb practice further. nStaff are valued by the senior... management team and are treated with the utmost respect.

For example, staff talk with excitement and eagerness about a recent industry conference they feel honoured to have attended. Staff moral is high and this in turn contributes to a high level of commitment and dedication to their roles. nStaff regularly and effortlessly lavish children with praise and encouragement.

They use eye contact, clap, smile and give thumbs up to illustrate their positive encouragement and celebrate children's achievements. Children respond well and know what is expected of them. Their behaviour is exemplary.

nThe quality of teaching is consistently first-rate. All staff are extremely knowledgeable about how young children learn and have high expectations of what children can achieve. Children make excellent, all-round progress.

nStaff complete meticulous assessments of children's abilities. They demonstrate an impressive knowledge of the children in their care. Staff are highly responsive to children's progressive skills.

Next step planning is reviewed and updated at frequent weekly intervals. This helps to ensure teaching and activities offer optimum challenge.nPartnership working with parents is fantastic.

A diverse and eager parent committee regularly contributes ideas and opinions. This helps to ensure the setting reflects the views and needs of those who attend. Parents offer glowing reviews about the excellent service they encounter.