Watcombe Children’s Centre Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnChildren's behaviour is exemplary and they are kind and caring towards others.

For example, children spontaneously put their arms around peers to comfort them. They work together effectively, for instance holding a log for their friends to stop it moving while other children balance along it. nStaff encourage children to be highly independent and to learn about risks.

For instance, older children use bow and hacksaws to cut small pieces of wood to create a 'bug house'. They use knives to prepare their fruit at snack time and learn how to keep safe around the fire pit.nChildren feel emotionally prepared for their start at the nursery.

Staff ...carry out comprehensive home visits and ensure the preparation of activities meets children's interests when they start their settle sessions. Staff hold detailed discussions with parents about children's care routines and abilities and ensure all children, including those on settle visits, feel completely secure. nThe manager has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and monitors children's progress well.

Effective partnerships with other professionals ensure gaps in children's learning close rapidly and children meet their outcomes. nThe staff supervision and appraisal system does not fully focus on the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's development.nOpportunities to enhance children's awareness of numbers and shapes do not always happen consistently, particularly for babies and toddlers, to enhance their mathematical skills even further.

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