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