Ofsted GOOD - Claverdon Village Nursery

Recipient: Claverdon Village Nursery

Date: Thursday 15 Feb 2018

? Staff observe and assess children's learning. They use what they know to challenge children effectively to reach the next steps in their development. Children make good progress from their starting points.
? Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff and parents consistently share information to ensure continuity of care and learning for children. Parents share very positive views about the provision.
? Staff give children's emotional security a high priority. A gradual settling-in procedure is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's needs. Parents and children are prepared well for the change of room and key person within the nursery.
? Children make good progress in their communication and language development. Older children express themselves clearly and confidently. Staff offer good support as children aged under two years of progress from saying single words to putting words together.
? The provider and senior staff evaluate practice, and through proactive research and training ensure that staff keep their knowledge about early years issues up to date.