Flying Start Day Nursery Moorlands

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding The management team is inspirational in achieving the excellent standards at this nursery. Staff consistently reflect on children's learning and plan an excellent range of exciting and challenging activities. Children make outstanding progress given their starting points.

The quality of teaching is exceptional. Staff skilfully use their observations and assessments to meticulously shape the learning experiences for each child. Staff recognise that children have different learning styles and plan for their individuality.

Children thrive in the extremely positive and nurturing learning environment. Staff engage purposefully with children, for ...example, when children use a range of wooden blocks to create a 'fire engine'. Staff model language very clearly and use thought- provoking questions that highly challenge children's learning.

The well-established key-person system ensures children receive close personal care and there are excellent partnerships with parents to support children's learning at home. Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show determination and perseverance for long periods.

Older children show genuine kindness and consideration to their friends and show empathy towards younger children. Staff offer children an abundance of opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, staff talk to and help children prepare questions about the role of a firefighter in preparation for the highly anticipated visit from the fire brigade.