Sunny Socks Nursery Schools Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren flourish in this friendly and stimulating nursery. Staff place children's emotional well-being and happiness at the centre of all that they do. The manager and provider are passionate about continuing to improve the provision and outcomes for children.

nChildren make good progress in their learning and development. Staff carry out regular observations and assessments to help them identify children's next steps in learning. Their knowledge of their key children is strong and this helps them to plan for children's individual needs and interests.

nStaff promote children's communication and language development well. They repeat key words back ...to children and adapt their interactions to support children to develop good speaking and listening skills. nThe new manager has introduced systems to monitor and support staff practice.

However, these are not yet fully embedded and there is further support needed to raise the quality of teaching, knowledge and skills to the highest level. nChildren are happy, relaxed and demonstrate positive behaviour. Staff support them to share and take turns in their play.

Older children show consideration towards younger children and are polite and respectful in their interactions with them.nPartnerships with parents are strong. Staff regularly share information with them about their children's learning.

They suggest activities for parents to do with their children at home that complement their learning in nursery. Parents positively comment on the 'family feel' of the nursery and the exciting and stimulating outdoor areas.nStaff occasionally miss opportunities to challenge the most able children's learning, to accelerate their progress even further.