The Early Years Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager has a strong drive to improve the quality of the nursery continually. There are good self-evaluation and performance management procedures in place to monitor and review practice to maintain high standards of care and education.

• Children are happy and content. They have strong bonds with staff and each other, and enjoy their time in this stimulating learning environment. Staff are positive role models and children behave extremely well.

• Staff are attuned to children's needs. They have clear knowledge of how children learn and plan interesting activities to close any gaps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting ...points.

• Partnerships with other professionals is a particular strength. Staff share accurate information about children's interests and individual needs. This helps to promote effective continuity for children's learning.

• Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the provision and are pleased with the support and care their children receive. It is not yet outstanding because: • Some staff do not consistently provide the highest level of challenge in activities to extend children's thinking skills fully. • Staff do not consistently make the best use of ongoing opportunities to share information to support children's learning at home.