Ethelburga Early Years

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff are welcoming and nurturing.

They form secure bonds with children and respond well to their needs and interests. Children show good levels of confidence and self- esteem, and readily approach adults to involve them in their play. Children make good developmental progress from their starting points.

Staff work effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure consistency of support. Staff regularly evaluate the provision and improve on opportunities for children's learning. For example, routines have been adapted to allow more focused opportunities to support children's developmental next steps.

The key-person system is effec...tive. Key staff keep parents informed of children's learning and development, and parents know how they may support children's learning at home. Staff accurately assess children's achievements.

They carry out regular observations, assessment and monitoring to plan for children's learning. They ensure that they challenge children effectively to make good progress in their learning. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not provide consistent messages for children to help them understand expectations for behaviour in different situations.