Briercliffe Day Nursery and Education Centre Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The nursery environment is bright, welcoming and secure, with a wide range of good-quality resources. An effective key-person system helps children to settle and build positive attachments to staff. • Leadership is strong.

Two managers and a deputy manager monitor staff practice and work together to make continuous improvements to the quality of provision. • Staff keep clear records that track each child's progress. They work closely with other professionals so that they can provide extra support where children need it, especially for those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

• Staff are positive role models. They sit ...with children at lunchtimes to encourage good manners. Children clearly demonstrate their understanding of expected behaviour.

• Children enjoy their time at nursery and make good progress from their starting points. Pre-school children are well prepared for their transition to primary school. It is not yet outstanding because: • Staff do not provide enough opportunities to encourage less-confident children to actively participate in group activities.