Downham Preparatory School & Montessori Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is outstanding • The provider, leaders and staff positively share and promote a joint passion and dedication to providing the best possible care and education for all children. There is a clear focus on continually developing and supporting staff to maintain the high quality of teaching throughout the nursery.

• Behaviour is exemplary. The eldest children show great respect for each other and are truly kind. Babies very quickly learn to share the toys and take turns.

Toddlers show compassion and consideration for others. • Teaching is extremely strong throughout the nursery. Staff understand children's level of development very well.

They quickly i...dentify where children need additional support ensuring that any gaps in development are closed as swiftly as possible. • Staff are highly skilled at supporting children's language development from an early age. Staff speak warmly and clearly to babies.

They skilfully foster children's listening, understanding, descriptive language and new vocabulary. • Excellent partnerships with parents are in place, which enables children to benefit from a coordinated and highly supportive approach to their care, learning and welfare. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and the excellent care their children receive.

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