Ofsted Inspection Report

The overall effectiveness of the early years provision  Grade 2
The effectiveness of leadership & management of the early years provision  Grade 2
The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage  Grade 2
Outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage Grade 2

The key inspection judgements and what they mean;
Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality
Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong
Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound
Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

"Children are well cared for in a very welcoming and child-centred environment. The nursery is fully inclusive and reflects the children?s backgrounds, community and family lifestyles."

"Partnerships with parents are excellent and help children to feel secure. They have access to a wealth of information about the organisation, through the notice boards, the website, newsletters and joining in with activities and fun days."

"Parents have opportunities to be involved in their children's development and progress as they see their children's profiles. Partnerships with other professionals and agencies are good and ensure children are supported and that there is continuity of learning and care."

"Staff have a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. They support children?s learning through well planned activities and experiences with access to a range of resources for children to play, explore and become active learners."

"The learning environment is really well planned and creatively organised to cover all the aspects of learning. Children are very well settled and relate well to their key person who supports them during their play and learning."

"Staff use resources and equipment creatively and imaginatively."

"Children are provided with a healthy balanced diet and learn about being healthy and active. They participate in regular outdoor activities, music and movement."

"They experience a well planned outdoor area and develop their physical skills by climbing and balancing on large wooden equipment in the outdoor area."

"Children feel safe in the setting and understand about issues relating to safety."

"There is lots of evidence of children thinking about feelings and sensitivity to others as they share, play cooperatively and help and support each other."