Little Earthworms

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff establish positive relationships with children.

They communicate their expectations to children clearly and appropriately. Children behave well and older children are excited to help support younger ones. The nursery has established strong partnerships with local agencies to support children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities and those with additional needs.

The managers have developed effective systems to evaluate their practice. Systems for staff supervision identify strengths and areas of development which improve outcomes for children. Children are well prepared for their transitions to school.

The nurse...ry has developed effective partnerships with local schools to support children as they prepare for their next steps. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to learn indoors and outdoors, generally. Children develop a good understanding of nature and the world around them.

They grow their own plants and herbs and help to care for the nursery's chickens. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff sometimes miss opportunities to allow older children to solve problems for themselves. Staff do not make good enough use of the outdoor environment to help younger children develop their sensory skills.