West Downs Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe managers take pride in investing in practitioners to help them take on more senior roles within the nursery. This has a positive impact on the continuity of care that children receive. nPractitioners are confident to deliver a good standard of teaching to their key children.

They show a secure understanding of how children learn and seize opportunities to develop this through play. They form accurate assessments based on children's interests. nPractitioners have developed a well-planned environment which motivates children to learn.

Children's positive behaviour shows they feel safe and secure as they develop confidence to access their chosen pl...ay.nChildren make good levels of progress from their starting points. Practitioners prepare them well for their next stage of learning.

nParents are eager to pass on their positive feedback for the high quality of care and teaching their children receive. They praise the welcoming ethos within the nursery.nManagers do not consistently monitor staff performance effectively in order to raise the good quality of teaching to the highest levels.

nPractitioners generally support children to develop an awareness of good hygiene practices. However, on occasion during some routine times outside, this is not as effective. nPractitioners do not provide many opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of cultural diversity and differences between themselves and others.