Headstart Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The new manager is enthusiastic and has a clear vision of how to raise the quality of provision further.

The staff demonstrate a strong commitment to making improvements. They seek the views of parents and children to aid development. • Children learn in a bright and motivating environment.

Staff plan interesting and imaginative activities to engage children and to promote their curiosity. • Staff help children lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to be physically active and have access to plenty of fresh air and exercise.

Staff encourage children to eat healthily and support them to learn about good hygiene routines... and to keep themselves safe. • Staff work well with other agencies and professionals to meet children's individual needs. They help to ensure that there is regular communication and that relevant information is promptly shared so that children's well-being and learning is effectively promoted.

• Staff demonstrate a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They help ensure that children make good progress from their starting points. Staff keep accurate records of children's achievements and progress.

• Children behave well. Staff are good role models for children. They use positive language and give gentle reminders about expectations for their behaviour.

Consequently, the atmosphere in the nursery is calm and conducive to learning. It is not yet outstanding because: • Arrangements for the mentoring and coaching of staff, to achieve consistently high-quality teaching throughout the nursery, are not fully embedded. • Opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors are not always maximised.