“Staff prepare healthy food on site and children eat heartily.”
“All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress.”
“Staff place a strong emphasis on developing children’s speech and language
skills.”
“Younger children learn the names of objects and match animals to the sounds that they make.”
“Parents feel
that their children’s needs are met and that they progress well in their learning.”
“The manager and staff monitor children’s
progress successfully.”
“Staff skilfully support children to manage their feelings and to teach them right from wrong.”
“Leaders work
very closely with parents to promote children’s attendance and place the utmost importance on children’s welfare. “
“Children establish strong bonds with the nursery’s staff.”
“Children demonstrate high levels of confidence as they move around the nursery to explore the wide range of resources accessible to them.“
“Children know what makes them similar and different and learn to respect and appreciate diversity in the wider community.”
“Children learn what is acceptable, and how some behaviour can upset and hurt their friends.”
“Staff engage children in small-group activities that focus on
reducing gaps in their communication and language.”
“Children settle quickly on arrival.“
“Staff support children’s independence excellently.”
“Staff introduce a word of the week and a book of the week, which helps to thoroughly embedded children’s knowledge and understanding.”
“Parents speak positively about the care which their children receive.”
“Children display keen interests in their play and are eager to join in.”
“Children behave courteously at the table and demonstrate high levels of confidence in social situations.”
“Children develop
their creative skills as they identify their own facial features and draw self-portraits.”
“The enthusiastic manager successfully leads a motivated, well-qualified team of staff.”
“Parents appreciate the support and ideas to help them to continue their
children’s learning at home.”
“Staff incorporate children’s interests and learning needs into activities, which help to highly motivate children to learn.”
“Staff work
closely with parents to make referrals if needed, to quickly seek support from
other professionals.”
“Staff accurately identify aspects of children’s development where they need additional help and implement targeted support.”
“Staff have consistently high expectations of children.”
“Leaders place a strong emphasis on monitoring children’s attendance.”
“Staff ask children questions about their play and children respond appropriately.”
“Children have consistently positive attitudes to their learning and keep trying.”
“Staff use sign language and pictures when communicating with children to help those less able to understand.”
“Babies confidently explore. They choose to join in activities with two-year-old children.”
“Staff discuss healthy eating and children develop a strong understanding
of the importance of healthy lifestyles on their physical well-being.”
“Childrens behaviour and their attitudes to earning are outstanding.”
