The Hollies Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • All staff undertake mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, which contributes to children's safety. • Staff are positive role models.

They teach the children techniques to manage their behaviour. • Staff play enthusiastically alongside children, talking to them and asking questions that help to develop their thinking and language skills. • By working with parents and outside professionals, staff find out about children's specific needs.

This allows them to offer tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). • Children are happy and secure in the setting. They develop strong bonds with sta...ff, who they go to for comfort and reassurance when they need it.

• Parents are complimentary about the nursery. They talk about the caring and nurturing environment that the staff provide. • The nursery is welcoming.

Children have fun and enjoy their time there. Staff plan play activities based on the children's interests. They regularly assess children's progress and use the information to plan for what they need to learn next.

• Occasionally, staff miss opportunities to encourage children to develop their early writing skills. • At times, the organisation of the snack time routine is not fully effective. As a result, some children miss out on opportunities to be independent and socialise.