Newby Early Years

Ofsted rating for Newby Early Years

Last inspected 17 January 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children thrive in the nursery, showing enthusiasm and high levels of engagement in activities.
• Staff have high expectations and provide exceptional challenge and support tailored to individual learning needs.
• Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning, demonstrating advanced language skills and understanding of hygiene and safety.
• Since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders and staff have worked hard to close gaps in children's communication, personal, social, and emotional skills, which are now areas of strength.
• Staff work in close partnership with the school, reflecting on the skills children need for the next stages of learning, ensuring children are well prepared for school.
• Parents provide highly complimentary feedback, noting staff's dedication and the positive impact on their children's development.
• Staff's teaching is inspirational, providing children with a clear, ambitious curriculum and strong foundations for the future.
• Leaders quickly identify children with potential learning delays and staff use highly effective targeted interventions to close gaps swiftly.
• Children use extensive vocabulary and share knowledge during discussions, with staff using open questions to extend conversations and understanding.
• Staff provide an effective balance of adult-led and child-led experiences, including focused group time and diverse learning activities like mathematics games and cultural celebrations.
• Children have exceptional opportunities to learn about their community and the world, including bus trips to the beach and visits to a nearby facility for the elderly.
• Staff are excellent role models, fostering close relationships and ensuring children feel safe and secure, which positively impacts their emotional well-being.
• Leaders and managers work closely with staff to maintain excellence, reflecting on practice and evaluating decisions with children's best interests at heart.
• Extra funding is carefully monitored to ensure its best impact for children, and staff meet weekly to discuss improvements and celebrate achievements.