Barkston Ash Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • The manager's passionate, dedicated drive to improve children's outcomes is at the heart of all nursery activities. The long-established staff team shares the same vision for quality and has the highest expectations for all children. • Staff are well qualified and have superb knowledge of how young children learn and develop.

They provide a highly stimulating learning environment, indoors and outdoors, where children are very eager to join in with an exciting range of activities. Children make exceptional progress in their learning. • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported exceptionally well.

The m...anager is highly proactive in working in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best support to meet children's individual needs. • Parents are highly appreciative of the exceptional support staff provide for their children. They make written comments, such as, 'I am always in awe of how staff manage to achieve a relaxed and chilled atmosphere', when sharing their views on the quality of the nursery.

• Staff provide superior levels of support to children and their families. Meticulous care is provided for children's emotional and physical needs to ensure a consistent approach. • Staff are supported extremely well by the management team.

They benefit highly from targeted supervision meetings and excellent professional development opportunities. • Children's assessment information is reviewed with precision. Any possible gaps in learning are swiftly identified and addressed to help children reach their full potential.