Jemima House Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Managers and staff accurately assess and monitor children's progress and plan activities that successfully engage children's interest. The manager has effective systems to analyse the progress of groups of children to help to identify and address any gaps in learning. • Staff work effectively with parents and keep them fully informed about their children's progress and well-being.

Parents comment that nursery staff are warm and attentive to their children. They have confidence children are safe and well cared for. • Staff support children's developing language well.

They provide many opportunities for children to listen to stories and take part i...n activities that encourage their speaking and listening skills. • Leaders and managers have a clear vision for the future of this evolving and growing nursery. They have strong support from the experienced and qualified staff team and demonstrate a clear commitment for continuous improvement.

• At times, staff's interactions with children outdoors are not as effective as those indoors. There is a tendency for staff to supervise children's play rather than interact with them to deepen their learning and enjoyment. • The programme for staff's professional development is not firmly focused on raising their teaching skills, and the outcomes for children, to the highest level.

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