Bright Horizons North Finchley Day Nursery and Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The new manager and her deputy are ambitious for the nursery. Staff speak positively about the support they give.

Staff are provided with regular supervision in order to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. They have access to an extensive range of training opportunities to improve the quality of their interactions with children. • There are rigorous systems in place to ensure that children are safe and secure.

Staff monitor children well and are effectively deployed throughout the nursery. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and are well supported to understand about risks, for example when walking down the stairs or using ...scissors. • Staff understand how children learn and use this, alongside their good knowledge of children's interests, to plan enjoyable and exciting activities.

For example, older children plant sunflower seeds and younger children join in with an engaging music session. • Children are well behaved, friendly and chatty. They are beginning to develop an understanding of boundaries and behavioural expectations.

Staff are positive role models who help children learn how to cooperate with each other, share and take turns. • All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. • Members of the management team identify and address areas for development.

They make ongoing improvements to enrich children's learning experiences. However, a more rigorous evaluation of the impact of changes made would lead to a greater impact for children. • At times, children are left waiting between activities, and opportunities for learning are missed.