The following quotes are taken from the latest Ofsted inspection report (published 22/11/2007). The full report can be found as a link from The Nursery section of this website.

We hope you find them helpful and we would be delighted to show you round the Nursery, please call 01284 810239 to arrange a visit.

"A good range of resources that encompasses all stages of the children's development are readily available for children to choose from.

Children are able to make choices about how to spend their time and are clearly interested and stimulated with the activities on offer.

The premises are secure and staff stringently supervise the safe arrival and collection of children.

The provision is outstanding. Children have formed close and trusting relationships with the staff who know the children well and are warm and tactile. Children develop an excellent sense of belonging in the nursery.

There are many opportunities for children's creative play. Paint and art and craft are regularly planned for children to access using their own preferred method and style. Children happily paint on the floor. This is supported extremely well by staff who provide a relaxed environment where they allow children to follow their own interests and explore colour by covering their hands in paint. Children's creativity is supported extremely well; they recreate mini environments in the sand tray and play in the role play area which is set up as a winter cottage.

The nursery has an extremely good understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework and are clearly aware of the needs of younger children. Staff competently use the framework to support their excellent practice. Babies are contented as they play on the soft carpeted floor. The outdoor play area provides a wide range of tactile and sensory resources which inspire babies to experiment and explore. Creative and resourceful ideas are evident in all areas of the room.

Children in this nursery are warmly welcomed and have a very good sense of belonging. Staff are extremely proactive in ensuring that records detail a good range of information regarding each child. This promotes good continuity of care and enables staff to meet each child's individual needs.

Children gain a good sense of community; they visit local amenities including the school and post office. They also enjoy regular visits from the local vicar. A good range of mixed resources including posters, books, dolls and role play activities encourages children to show good respect for others in the setting, their beliefs, cultures and traditions.

Children take turns and show concern for others. They play and socialise in different sized groups and this positive approach fosters children's social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Children are consistently well behaved and polite. Staff demonstrate clear and consistent boundaries and reasonably challenging yet realistic expectations. A detailed behavioural policy underpins all practice and sets out clear expectations. This is proactively shared with parents and carers.

Parents are very warmly welcomed into the nursery and speak very highly regarding all areas of practice.

Parents have good opportunities to become involved in their children's learning.

Children are cared for by experienced and dedicated staff that have had all checks to ensure they are safe and suitable to be with children. Staff are well qualified and the nursery ensures that staff continue to attend training courses that are relevant to their roles."

Application Forms and other documents may be found in the Information section of this website. The Ofsted report can be found in The Nursery section of this website.