Heirs and Graces PDN

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The well-qualified and experienced staff team has ample opportunities to continue their professional development.

The management team uses thorough systems of supervision and appraisal to identify and develop individual strengths within the team. Senior staff are mentored to develop strong leadership skills. Pre-school children benefit from a range of additional learning opportunities provided by specialist teachers.

For example, children learn French and enjoy various sports. Parent partnerships are a strength of the setting. Parents speak highly of the support they receive from staff.

They praise the range of methods implemented to excha...nge information about what children are learning. Children make very good progress in their learning. Managers swiftly identify where children would benefit from targeted teaching and develop individual plans which help children to catch up quickly.

Children's health and well-being is highly prioritised. The nursery has achieved a national award for promoting healthy eating. Children learn about oral hygiene and know their heart beats faster during exercise.

Thorough procedures ensure the needs of children who require medication or those with allergies are met. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always know the languages children speak or hear at home. This means that some children do not have opportunities to develop or share their home language during play.