Bishop Auckland College Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnPartnerships with parents are a strength of the setting. Staff share information with parents to help them to understand how children's learning can be further supported at home. Parents are very complimentary about the setting.

They comment that the staff are supportive towards the whole family and know their individual children very well.nOverall, the quality of teaching across the setting is good. Staff are highly qualified and have a good knowledge of children's individual needs.

They provide children with an exciting range of activities and experiences which support them to make good progress.nStaff are very caring, sensitive and nurturing. The...y quickly respond to children's needs.

For instance, young children who are unsettled are quickly provided with cuddles, reassurance and soothing words. As a result, children settle quickly and form secure relationships with their key person. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being.

nThere are strong partnerships with external agencies, such as health visitors and outreach workers. Staff work closely to share information about children's care and learning. This provides effective continuity for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

nThe manager and staff are keen to develop the setting. Self-evaluation is accurate and incorporates the views of parents and children. It is used effectively to help shape future improvements.

nManagers do not consistently make best use of supervision sessions with staff, in order to raise the quality of practice to an even higher level. nStaff provide a range of well-structured activities for the children. However, at times, staff do not organise all routines and activities effectively to support children's learning.

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