Raddenstile Childcare Ltd T/a The Dolphin Pre School and Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Children are happy, settled and demonstrate positive behaviours. British values form the foundation of promoting good behaviour.

Children learn about working together, tolerance and respect. Behaviour is good across all age ranges. Staff are warm and nurturing and demonstrate a real sense of fun with the children, helping them settle quickly and ensuring their experiences are based on their interests and curiosity.

For example, children are enthusiastic about football and the World Cup. Staff use activities to focus on these interests while widening children's understanding of different countries and cultures. Leadership is inspirational with a dri...ve for continued development.

Management invests in supporting staff to develop their skills for the benefit of all children. Consequently, children benefit from high-quality care and learning opportunities. Parent partnership is a real strength of the nursery.

Parents report that they like the family atmosphere and support they receive from all staff. It is not yet outstanding because: The most able children are not always challenged consistently to extend their learning and develop their own ideas further. At times, staff do not adapt activities well enough to ensure children remain interested and engaged, to achieve ultimate learning.