Little Oaks - Ashford

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • The manager works closely with the nursery directors to establish and reinforce her high expectations for the setting.

She works well with parents, staff and children to evaluate nursery practice and implement effective changes which enhance the quality of care and early education offered. • Staff establish extremely secure attachments with children from the start. They are sensitive, caring and highly skilled at recognising and supporting children's individual needs.

Children are extremely happy, settled and secure. They show confidence and high levels of self-esteem. Parents comment on the, 'Fantastic and supportive' staff team.

• The m...anager and staff monitor and track children's development well. They swiftly recognise and target any emerging gaps in their progression. This ensures children are well supported to make progress and develop the skills needed for future learning.

• Children are highly respected and listened to. They freely explore the resources available and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas in their play. Children develop impressive social skills, they are respectful of those around them and play cooperatively with their peers.

It is not yet outstanding because: • On occasions, during adult-led group times, staff do not fully engage all younger children so that their learning is as effective as possible. • At times, some staff move on quickly. They do not always give children sufficient time to use their well-developed language skills to respond to questions being asked.