Little Owls Nursery Quarry Mount

Ofsted rating for Little Owls Nursery Quarry Mount

Last inspected 29 November 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children form strong bonds with their key person and other staff who are kind, considerate and attentive to their needs.
• Children are very well supported with their developing communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language.
• Staff skilfully help children to build on their learning during play, for example, by extending counting activities.
• All children have space to be physically active, developing core muscles and coordination.
• Staff offer children frequent praise and encouragement, leading to children smiling in delight as they successfully identify a letter that is in their name.
• Photographs of children's families are used well by staff to help children talk about different family groups, raising their awareness of diversity.
• Partnership with parents is very strong, with parents describing staff as 'a second family' and stating that staff go 'above and beyond'.
• Children learn from staff that being healthy is important, with nutritious meals and snacks provided; children welcome learning about and trying new foods and build social and self-care skills.
• The management team has an accurate view of the nursery's strengths and a clear development plan, supporting staff who are new to their roles and fostering continuous improvement.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff demonstrating a good understanding of safeguarding and knowing how to record and report any concerns.

• 1embed the curriculum intent more securely and consistently, so that all staff have a firm and common understanding of what children need to learn next.