'Parents are highly positive about the warm and nurturing setting' - Telford nursery praised in glowing Ofsted report
A Telford nursery has been praised for its commitment to "continually improving" teaching and outcomes for children in a glowing Ofsted report.
Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Nursery has been rated 'Good' across all areas following an inspection on September 18.
In a report published on Monday (October 20), inspectors said parents are "highly positive" about the setting, commending the "warm, nurturing relationships" that staff build with children and families.
The nursery, based at Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School, was also praised for having a dedicated and experienced team driven to improve outcomes for every child.
The report said: "The long-standing team work extremely well together, sharing a clear and ambitious vision for the setting. They are committed to continually improving teaching and outcomes for the children in their care.
"Children form strong and trusting relationships with staff. They feel safe and secure in the setting. Children arrive eagerly each day and are keen to join in play and socialise with their peers.
"Staff offer reassurance and cuddles to less confident children, which helps them to settle quickly and nurtures their emotional wellbeing. Staff deliver a well-sequenced and engaging curriculum that reflects children's interests and developmental stages.
"Activities are planned with clear intent. The curriculum builds effectively on what children already know and can do, and staff skilfully extend children's learning. For example, they encourage creativity by providing a variety of materials for children to design pet collars.
"Children enthusiastically select resources, express their ideas and develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They talk with staff about their creations, which promotes both language development and self-confidence."
The nursery was graded 'Good' in all four key inspection areas - the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
Staff were also praised for "consistently" modelling positive behaviour and good manners, encouraging children to do the same.
The report added: "Staff praise children in their tasks and give them encouragement to succeed. A special helper is assigned roles during the week, such as helping make snack or filling the bird feeders. This helps to boost children's confidence and supports their self-esteem.
"Parents are highly positive about the setting, praising the warm, nurturing relationships staff build with both children and families."
The full report can be read here.
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