Stepping Stones Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The experienced management team is wholly committed to providing the highest quality care and learning to children. The meticulous self-evaluation process demonstrates incredible attention to detail to ensure that all children are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. • The quality of teaching across the nursery is outstanding.

Staff are passionate about ensuring that children reach their highest potential. They plan a wealth of stimulating activities that inspire children to become curious and independent learners. • Children are supported to develop an excellent knowledge of nature and the world around them.

For instance, afte...r lunch, children independently separate the recyclable items from their lunch bags into boxes to protect the environment. • Teaching expertly encourages children to become inquisitive learners. For instance, children are mesmerised as they work in teams to create 'spider webs' using marbles dipped in paint.

They demonstrate excellent levels of cooperation and teamwork as they make slow movements to move the marbles across large trays in time with music to draw their own 'webs'. • Children make excellent progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The managers have developed impressive partnerships with a wealth of professionals to ensure that they meet the individual needs of children extremely well.

• Parent partnerships are excellent. Parents speak extremely highly of the exceptional care given to their children and the extensive communication they receive. They are delighted with the wholly inclusive environment provided to their children and the staff's nurturing and caring attitudes.