” Children are happy and settled with nurturing practitioners who know them well “

” Babies build strong relationships with their key person. They cuddle together looking at books and pictures “

” Practitioners quickly respond to babies’ cues, for example when they need a sleep or nappy change”

” Older children confidently come into the nursery and wave goodbye to their parents “

” Leaders have an ambitious curriculum in place. It aims to provide children with a rich set of experiences to enhance their future learning “

“ Children are physically active in their play. They move around the well-organised environments, ready to explore and learn ”

“ Play equipment and environments are carefully thought out. Children develop good physical skills ”

“ Practitioners know how to support babies’ early language development. Communication and language are supported well ”

“ Practitioners implement the literacy curriculum effectively. Children develop a love of reading ”

“ Parents speak highly of the enriching experiences their children enjoy, such as yoga and French lessons. Parent partnerships are strong ”

“ Leaders are committed towards ensuring high standards and utilise all opportunities to support practitioners to deliver a high-quality provision ”

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