CCN Sington Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • There have been substantial improvements since the last inspection. The management team and staff demonstrate a strong commitment to making ongoing improvements.

The self-evaluation of the nursery is rigorous. They seek the views of staff, parents and children, and set clear targets to make positive changes. • Partnerships with other professionals are good and transitions are supported effectively.

The move into the nursery and on to school is planned well to support children's emotional well-being. • Staff complete regular observations and assessments of children's learning, which are shared with all staff. They use these well to plan activities ...which consistently reflect the needs of the individual children.

• Children behave well. They are happy to come to nursery and eagerly welcome their friends as they arrive. • Staff manage children's behaviour well and use praise effectively to motivate children to behave in a positive way.

Staff are good role models and are friendly and respectful to one another and the children. • Children make good steady progress from their starting points. The manager and staff monitor children's progress accurately and quickly identify any gaps in learning, putting plans in place to support areas of need and further improvements.

It is not yet outstanding because: • On occasion, the rigid daily routines interrupt children's play and they cannot follow their own interests. • Staff demonstrate good teaching skills, and progress has been made in relation to reflecting on their practice. However, the quality of teaching is not highly responsive to children's needs, to promote learning to a higher level.