Downham Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children are happy and eager to learn new things. Staff plan interesting experiences and offer interactions that are in tune with children's needs and capabilities. • Staff support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities very well.

They ensure they forge effective links with other professionals to fully support children's welfare and all-round development. • Staff are sensitive and calm role models. They set good examples and help children develop important social skills, including showing kindness and respect for others.

• Children and babies learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They relish the chance for outdoor play and ha...ve plenty of opportunities to explore physical challenges. • Staff form strong and supportive partnerships with parents and carers.

Parents are very complimentary about the care and attention the staff show their children. It is not yet outstanding because: • The managers do not yet have a clear overview of the progress that different groups of children are making to identify any variations, and strengthen their progress and achievement. • On occasions in the pre-school room, staff do not ensure that children can persevere and continue developing their ideas and explore an activity before moving on to the next.