St Gabriel’s Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The nursery staff work in strong partnerships with staff in the linked school. For example, the Reception teacher visits the nursery regularly and takes part in activities with the children to form close relationships with them from an early stage. Staff provide a welcoming and friendly environment.

Children show close relationships with staff, for instance, babies reach out to staff and give them a cuddle. Children develop their independence well. For example, babies and toddlers help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty.

Older children serve their own lunches and pour their own drinks at mealtimes. The manager supervises staff very well. Sh...e meets with them regularly to discuss their progress and books relevant training for them that supports their roles and responsibilities effectively.

All children make good progress in their development, given their starting points. It is not yet outstanding because: Some staff do not fully use good opportunities to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas during discussions and in play. Staff sometimes do not have precise developmental information about children in order to plan highly effectively for their ongoing progress when their key person is absent.