Ladybirds Nursery School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children settle quickly and show they are happy, secure and independent. They behave well and have good social skills. • Staff carefully observe and assess children.

They use the information gained to inform the planning based around clearly identified next steps for their key children. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. • Staff work successfully with parents, health professionals and external agencies to meet children's individual needs and narrow gaps in learning.

They provide consistency in care and learning, particularly for those children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. • The manager ha...s made significant improvements to the provision since the previous inspection. For example, she has organised the environment more effectively so that it is more welcoming and inviting for the different age groups of children.

Children quickly gain confidence in the calmer atmosphere and make choices from easily accessible toy storage. It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, changes in routines during the day and some small group activities are not organised in the most effective way to help ensure all children remain fully involved in meaningful activities. • Staff do not consistently make the most of opportunities to build on children's good awareness of the different backgrounds and home languages represented in the nursery.