Four Oaks

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The management team demonstrates a clear commitment towards continuous improvement. Action is taken to improve any identified areas for development, which positively impacts on the provision for children.

• Strong partnerships with parents and carers enable staff to work closely with children and their families. Parents speak very highly of the nursery and comment on how well staff care for their children. • Children are cared for in a safe, secure environment.

Risk assessments are carried out to identify potential risks and staff follow procedures to maintain children's well-being. • Staff provide a variety of interesting resources and activitie...s which engage children, enabling them to be curious and enjoy their learning. • A well-equipped outdoor area enables children to develop their physical skills while they enjoy fresh air on a daily basis.

• The current programme for professional development of staff is not yet precisely focused on raising the quality of their interactions with children to the highest level. For example, staff do not consistently use alternative communication methods as part of their daily practice to support children's understanding and communication. • Staff do not always allow children the time they need to think and respond to questions in order to help extend their learning.

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