Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wing

About this day nursery

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wing, registered in 2023 and located in the grounds of Overstone Combined School, provides full day care for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in overall effectiveness during its inspection on 4 June 2024.

The manager, despite being in post for a short time, has implemented multiple positive changes. The curriculum is clear and well-sequenced, focusing on developing children's independence and communication skills, and is continually reviewed for its effectiveness.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress and flourish due to effective staff monitoring and support. Staff collaborate with external professionals to create support plans, and environmental adaptations ensure all children have equal access to the curriculum.

Children demonstrate empathy and play well together, and staff successfully support their behaviour, encouraging them to express emotions and learn good manners, fostering a productive and happy atmosphere. The deeply aware and skilled staff in the baby room excel in language development, using techniques like repeating words and exaggerated mouth movements to broaden vocabulary.

Older children grow into confident and clear communicators. The nursery effectively addresses the impact of increased home working on children's confidence in separating from parents, providing extra support for children and parents.

Parents are kept well-informed through an information-sharing app and appreciate the updates on their children's daily activities and development. Staff are attentive and caring, ensuring young children's home routines for sleeping and feeding are followed, and demonstrating expertise in supporting babies and healthy weaning practices.

The area manager provides good oversight, and both the manager and area manager support staff with supervision and work/life balance, encouraging their professional development.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on developing children's independence and communication skills, with a curriculum that is clear and well-sequenced. Staff excel in language development, aiming to broaden vocabulary and foster confident communicators. They are dedicated to supporting children's emotional expression and good manners, creating a happy atmosphere. All children, including those with SEND, are supported to make good progress and flourish.

What it's like

The manager has made multiple positive changes and continually reviews the curriculum. All children make good progress, and staff monitor their learning effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish, with staff working effectively with external professionals to develop support plans and adapt the environment.