Merry Poppets Nursery in Henlow

Ofsted rating for Merry Poppets Nursery

Last inspected 12 January 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children are happy and motivated to learn, quickly settling and showing a strong sense of belonging.
• Children independently choose from well-planned resources to meet their interests and engage in imaginative play.
• Children develop independence, learning important self-care skills like washing hands and using cutlery.
• The dedicated leadership and staff team have worked hard to improve the nursery since the previous inspection, maintaining good quality teaching.
• Children benefit from a clear focus on developing healthy lifestyles, learning about nutrition and making healthy choices.
• Children receive various opportunities to develop their language and broaden their vocabulary, with staff effectively supporting accurate pronunciation.
• Staff form good relationships with parents, sharing information and involving them in their children's learning.
• Children with SEND and those needing additional support are quickly identified, monitored closely, and supported with appropriate strategies.

• 1Strengthen monitoring of staff practice to develop their knowledge and understanding of how children learn, to ensure consistently high-quality learning experiences for all children.
• 2Review the implementation of group times to maximise learning opportunities for every child.