Some lovely comments made from Ofsted during our last inspection.
Staff follow children's interests well. They provide resources, books, equipment and materials to capture children's interests and extend their learning.
Staff support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. They put in place individual plans for these children and seek guidance and support from professionals outside of the nursery, such as speech and language therapists.
Managers provide a range of opportunities for parents to play an active role in their child's learning.
Parents who shared their views of the nursery during the inspection speak highly of the staff and management. They comment that they receive effective support and that their children are making good progress in their learning and development.
Partnerships with parents are strong. The management team and staff support the whole family, for example, by hosting communal food distribution and the communal fridge where parents can make use of excess food, such as milk.
Older children guide much of their own play and learning as they confidently move between the indoor and outdoor environments. Children are able to take some risks in their play, helping them to gain a better understanding of what is safe, especially in the well-equipped gardens.
Babies receive warm, affectionate care from the staff, who know them well and speak confidently about their individual needs and personalities. Staff praise babies when they show kindness to each other, for example, by passing other children their dummy or drinking cup.
Children understand the nursery rules and follow the staff's instructions well. They are kind and caring towards each other.
Children quickly settle into their nursery day, seeking out their friendship groups and engaging in fun, freely chosen play and learning.
Staff take time to speak to parents at drop off and collection times to ensure that they build and maintain a productive, two-way flow of information sharing.
Children enjoy their nursery experiences. They enter excitedly, chatting to their parents about what they are going to do at nursery and who they are going to see. Children are greeted by friendly staff, who welcome them and help them to begin their nursery day in a positive way.