A BLACKER Hill nursery has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection.
Little Explorers Community Nursery, based on Wentworth Road, had 119 children on its roll at the time of the inspection in November.
Outstanding is the highest accolade Ofsted can give.
A report states: “Children flourish in this inspirational and nurturing nursery.
“Leaders and staff support all children to make excellent progress in their learning and development.
“The passionate and enthusiastic staff know each individual child very well.
“All children arrive excited at this welcoming nursery and settle with ease.
“Staff plan a wide range of engaging activities that children are thrilled to join in with and explore.
“All children benefit from superb support from staff, who understand each child’s unique interests and ways of learning.
“Consequently, this helps to support the emotional wellbeing of children and their families, which staff consider to be fundamental to making excellent progress.
“Parents are welcomed into the setting and have positive and highly effective relationships with staff.
“Children are enthusiastic learners.”
