Children 'develop a love of books' at Leeds Dock nursery - Ofsted report
Inspectors adjudged the nursery to have scored well in all areas
Children “develop a love of books” at a nursery located at Leeds Dock, according to Ofsted inspectors.
Childrens Corner Childcare, located at The Place, Leeds Dock, scored an ‘Expected standard’ rating in all six inspected categories during an Ofsted visit on August 12 this year.
Inspectors adjudged the nursery to have scored well in the areas of - achievement, behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines, children's welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance.
It was the site’s first full inspection since being registered with the education watchdog in the August of last year.
“Children and families are greeted warmly by caring staff who are nurturing and kind. Children have secure bonds with staff,” inspectors said. “They are excited to attend the setting and separate easily from parents and carers on arrival, and settle into their routines quickly.
“Children, from a young age, develop a love of books. They sit and look at books independently during the day. They listen with interest when staff read stories to them.”
They make steady progress from what they know and can already do, according to the report. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported to take part in activities through “support, repetition and adapted resources.”
Typically, the curriculum is “ambitious, varied and covers all areas of learning well.” Children benefit from outdoor play to develop their physical skills.
Staff follow children's interests and use observation and assessment information to have a secure understanding of each child's individual targets, as well as the next steps in their learning and development.
Key workers establish “positive relationships with parents” to understand children's personal needs well. Staff are described as “responsive and adaptive” to children's individual needs.
Focusing on next steps, the report added: “Leaders should extend staff's understanding of each child's next steps in learning and support them to consistently use opportunities within activities to challenge and extend children's learning even further.
“Leaders and staff should continue to strengthen the outdoor environment to fully embed the curriculum and deliver learning opportunities that support all areas of learning.”
Staff at Childrens Corner Childcare receive regular supervision and training opportunities for professional development, according to the report.
They have created an “inclusive culture,” ensuring every child feels safe and supported. Settling-in arrangements and transition arrangements are well thought out.
Children develop “positive attitudes” to learning. They enjoy exploring resources and the range of activities on offer.