Ofsted Good Provider - Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery

Recipient: Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery

Date: Tuesday 19 Mar 2024

"Children are happy and settled in this inclusive nursery. The key-person system and
settling-in procedures ensure that children settle quickly. Babies benefit from
nurturing relationships with staff. They enjoy cuddles with them and give eye
contact when having their bottles as staff gently sing to them. Other babies beam
as they play a game of 'peek-a-boo' with familiar adults. Staff ensure that each
child feels welcome. For instance, during group time, children are welcomed by the
'hello song' with the use of each child's name in the song.

Leaders have created areas in each room to help children manage their own
feelings. When children have disagreements, staff sensitively encourage them to
share their feelings and help children identify how to resolve these issues
themselves. As a result, children generally play harmoniously together.

Leaders design a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well
supported. The special educational needs coordinator is passionate about her role
and has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She works closely with
families and other professionals to ensure that individual learning plans provide the
right support. This means that all children make good progress from their starting
points."

Ofsted, 2024