INSPECTORS have praised the hard work of staff to improve a Yate nursery.
Ofsted visited Partou Tippy Toes Day Nursery and Pre-School in Firgrove Crescent in June.
The regulator’s report, published in July, said the nursery was ‘good’ in all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and personal development.
The assessment came 11 months after the second of two Ofsted reports last year that both said the nursery required improvement in all areas.
Inspector Victoria Nicolson said the “kind and nurturing” staff ensured the 76 children aged four and under on the register are “happy and enjoy their time at nursery”.
She said: “Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. They have developed a curriculum which focuses on providing children with a wide range of opportunities and experiences within their local community to enhance children’s learning.
“Children of all ages take part in regular outings in their community.”
Addressing the nursery’s previous lower rating, the inspector said: “Since the last inspection, leaders and staff have worked hard to make the necessary improvements to the provision.”
The inspector said children at the nursery are “curious and keen to explore”, and enjoyed being out in the garden, where staff set them challenges.
‘Interesting and creative resources and activities’
She said: “Children benefit from lots of interesting and creative resources and activities that staff provide.”
Children form good relationships both with staff and each other, with high expectations for behaviour and “clear routines and boundaries” set by staff.
Targeted support is provided for children with special educational needs or disabilities and the nursery celebrates diversity and supports children emotionally.
The inspector said partnerships with parents are “strong and well established”, with staff taking the time to speak to them and give them good information, but could be strengthened further by involving parents more in supporting children’s learning at home.
Ofsted also recommended that the curriculum in the nursery’s toddler room is developed further.
Nursery manager Jade Jones (pictured above with staff and children) said: “We are excited by the positive path we are taking as a nursery and will continue to build on the many positive achievements highlighted in the Ofsted report.
“As a team, we’re absolutely committed to providing the best possible care for the children in a fun, engaging and learning environment designed to develop their skills and grow their self-confidence based on their individual needs.”
Partou managing director Samantha Rhodes said: “It is an impressive report which reflects so well on the hard work and dedication of Jade and the entire Partou Tippy Toes team.”