Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery and Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Staff carefully plan the learning environment. They introduce seasonal resources and cultural events into children's play. This supports children's growing understanding of the world and each other.

• Children enjoy the nutritious meals cooked on site. Staff ensure mealtimes are positive social experiences. Children learn good manners.

They show an interest in the food they eat and learn which foods keeps them healthy. • Staff's focus on the development of children's early language skills is a key strength at this nursery. They use skilled questioning to promote children's speech development.

Children enjoy small-group activities with th...eir peers. For example, they present objects from home or share items from their special box. This supports children's communication and comprehension skills.

• Staff work well with parents and other professionals. Children whose achievements are below what is expected for their age are well supported. This helps ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in relation to their starting points.

• Children thoroughly enjoy the well-resourced and well-planned garden. At times, however, younger children are returned to their classrooms before they have completed an outdoor activity. This interrupts their concentration and opportunities to extend their learning outdoors.