Children 'eagerly' greet their friends at this Leeds nursery - Ofsted report
Children are “well prepared for their transition to school”
A nursery in Leeds where children “eagerly” run to greet their friends has been praised by Ofsted inspectors.
Children's Corner Moor Allerton, located next to Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, on Lidgett Lane, scored a ‘Strong standard’ rating in all six inspected categories during an Ofsted visit on August 19 this year.
Inspectors adjudged the nursery to have scored highly in the areas of - achievement, behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines, children's welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance.
Children's Corner operates seven nurseries across Leeds, including in Headingley and Farsley.
The education watchdog said “Children arrive happily at nursery, eagerly running in to greet their friends and confidently saying 'hello'. They receive a warm welcome from staff and quickly settle into the nursery.
“Babies are very comfortable and feel safe and secure. They sit on staff's knees when they want a cuddle. Staff are calm and caring, connecting with babies that are new to the nursery, showing kindness and care.”
Staff role model kindness and respect and children learn how to include others, using manners and kindness, according to the report.
Children are “well prepared for their transition to school,” with well-embedded skills in confidence and independence.
Leaders have a bespoke curriculum that is well embedded, and children “excel” with their independence and communication skills.
There is a strong focus on communication, with staff using high-quality teaching to extend children's vocabulary. During a bug hunt, children say they are 'detectives'.
Inspectors added: “Leaders and staff are rigorous in monitoring, identifying and making adjustments to continually enhance children's experiences and opportunities.
“Staff quickly identify children who require additional support and provide interventions to help children make rapid progress and reduce barriers to learning.”
Focusing on next steps, the report noted that leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work to maintain high standards to realise a transformational impact on all children's achievement and wellbeing.
They continually strive to make improvements through an “accurate understanding of their strengths and ways to sustain high standards.”
Parents are all highly engaged with the nursery, explaining how they appreciate the support and advice shared with them.