Caterpillar Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children thrive in this exciting and nurturing environment. Staff spend lots of time getting to know children and their parents.

They use detailed information from parents about their child to plan effectively from the start. • Staff plan exciting and challenging activities that consider the differing ages and stages of development of the children who attend. Children love their time in nursery.

They eagerly share their ideas and staff listen intently to what they have to say. • Children play in a safe, secure environment. Staff encourage children's awareness of their own safety to ensure they use resources safely and correctly, such as when climb...ing outside in the garden.

• Self-evaluation effectively supports the continued development of the provision. Staff actively seek the views of children and parents. They use these alongside their own reflection of practice to enhance the provision further.

Parents are fully informed about any changes that take place as a result. • Parents speak extremely positively about the nursery, the caring supportive staff and the wonderful activities and experiences their children enjoy. Regular social and fundraising events enable parents to be actively involved in the life of the nursery.

• Children learn to be kind to living things and show lots of interest and consideration towards the nursery tortoise. They enjoy having the opportunity to care for it and make sure it has food to eat. It is not yet outstanding because: • Systems for encouraging parents to share information regularly with staff about their child's ongoing learning at home are not fully established.

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