West Lodge Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstandingnThe management team share a deep commitment in its pursuit to provide children with the highest possible early years experience. It strives continuously to ensure that children thrive in its exceptional care and make excellent progress within a stimulating learning environment.nThe management team places a high emphasis on reviewing the quality of the practice of the nursery.

It constantly considers innovative ways to ensure that the views of children, parents and staff are carefully considered.nStaff have developed superb bonds with parents. They ensure that parents are constantly kept up to date with the progress that their children make and the act...ivities that they have enjoyed.

Parents welcome the online learning journal that supports them in being fully involved in their children's learning and provides ideas for continued learning at home. nStaff make sharply focused observations of children as they play. This helps them to accurately assess children's levels of development.

They work very closely as a team to plan appropriate next steps that promote every aspect of children's learning.nStaff are inspirational teachers. They are knowledgeable and experienced.

Staff understand how to engage and motivate children in meaningful learning experiences.nStaff form strong bonds with children. All children are offered at least six taster sessions.

This helps to ensure that children feel safe and secure and that staff really know the individual needs of children before they are left by their parents. nStaff skilfully promote the excellent manners and behaviour shown by children. They encourage children to listen carefully to instructions and help them to understand the importance to their own safety of following rules.