Abacus Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff work together effectively to implement the setting's routines, policies and procedures.

The complete regular checks and supervise children well, which helps to keep them safe. Children's confidence and self-esteem is promoted very well. Children take turns in being 'little helpers' and show pride as they complete tasks, such as preparing for snack.

The manager monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching, learning and outcomes for children. She uses external advice and training, models practice and provides support to staff to secure and improve the good-quality provision and outcomes for children. The nursery is very well equipped.
.../>A wide range of good-quality, interesting resources are easily accessible. This means that children are eager to join in and are able to confidently make choices to lead their own play. Children make good progress in their learning.

Staff ensure the nursery environment reflects the diverse backgrounds of the children and the wider community, so they learn to respect each other's differences. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not make the most of opportunities that arise from children's self-chosen activities to ask questions to fully extend their learning and promote their thinking skills. Staff do not consistently use children's observations effectively to identify precisely what they need to learn next.