AN Elsecar nursery which cares for 50 youngsters across the area has been praised by Ofsted following its latest inspection.

Elsecar Nursery, based on Church Street, was inspected by the governing body on January 22.

The nursery has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.

It’s the same score the nursery received at its previous inspection.

A report, which was made public recently, said: “Leaders value parents’ role in their children’s early learning and work closely with families to give children the best possible start in life.

“For example, information sessions help parents to better understand how to support children’s health and wellbeing and to contribute to their early education.

“Additional funding is used well, for example, to ensure that children have nutritious meals.

“There is a clear priority in the nursery to build children’s confidence and support their emotional wellbeing.

“Staff form warm relationships with children and provide personalised support for children with a wide range of needs.

“They support all children very well to be healthy, to feel safe and secure and to be ready to learn.”

The inspector also praised the atmosphere of the site.

The report added: “The happy atmosphere in nursery is filled with praise and encouragement.

“Staff are extremely aware of children’s individual circumstances and the impact this can have on their well-being and early learning.

“Staff feel valued, and their morale is high.

“They are greatly attentive and sensitive to children’s needs and feelings.

“Children form warm and trusting relationships with staff.

“For example, they take their hand to come and join them in their play.”