Windmill Hill Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The manager and deputy manager have made significant improvements since the last inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's learning and development.

Staff have received training to support them in using what they know about children's individual development and for planning for children's next steps in learning. • The manager is knowledgeable about the procedures she must follow as the designated safeguarding officer for the nursery. She ensures her staff fully understand that they must make her aware of concerns they may have about the children in their care.

All staff attend training to ensure they are fully aware of potential si...gns of abuse or neglect. • The small and friendly staff team provides a safe and nurturing environment. This helps support children's strong sense of belonging.

Children are constantly praised for their achievements, which contributes towards raising their confidence and self-esteem. • Partnership working is excellent. Staff liaise extremely closely with parents, professionals and the local school to help foster children's care and learning.

Children benefit from this strong continuity between the nursery, home and school they attend. • Occasionally, staff do not allow children enough time to explore and participate fully in their chosen activities before moving them on to the next activity or practical routine. • Staff do not make the best use of opportunities in the outdoor area to fully support children's curiosity and imagination and help children who prefer to learn outside progress at the highest level.

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