ABC Castle Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager accurately evaluates her provision, and has a very clear perception of the strengths and weaknesses. She considers information and opinions from staff, parents and outside agencies when developing her action plans.

The manager ensures staff are fully informed about the team's aims and objectives for the future. • Staff help children to develop communication skills. For example, they provide daily sessions for each age group which focus on encouraging language.

Consequently, children develop good speech. They use a mature vocabulary with words, such as 'fever' and 'sea urchin', and clap out the syllables of words, such as 'cat-er-pill-a...r'. • Children behave well.

They demonstrate lovely manners with adults and peers, and play good-naturedly together. Staff expertly support children to manage their strong feelings by distracting them, explaining rules and boundaries, and encouraging them to share and take turns. • Children who have special educational needs make good progress and flourish in the inclusive environment.

Staff work with specialists and parents to ensure that they fully support all children. For example, they develop the environment to provide a calm and sensory experience. It is not yet outstanding because: • The systems for monitoring and assessing children's development are not fully effective to ensure the very best outcomes for children.

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