The Ivytree Nursery Hampton

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding Staff capture children's interests in an innovative range of carefully planned activities which are tailored to each child's needs. As a result, children remain fully engaged and excited about their learning.

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. The manager carefully monitors how well individuals and different groups of children are progressing, allowing staff to implement timely strategies to support those who may be at risk of falling behind. Staff are exceptionally well supported by the manager, who provides precise and highly focused support to help them develop their skills and enhance their teaching.

Staff a...nd parents are fully involved in evaluating the setting and their suggestions for development are implemented wherever possible. Children have close and caring friendships. They show genuine concern for their friends, and older children enjoy helping the younger ones learn routines and encourage them to join in their play.

The manager and staff go above and beyond expectations to support children and their families. The manager carefully monitors how she uses funding to help the children most in need of support and prioritises this extremely well. As a result, children who are more vulnerable, are exceptionally well supported.