Anfield Children’s Centre Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The manager shows a strong commitment to making improvements that continually improve practice.

She reflects well on the quality of the nursery. The manager considers the views of staff, parents, children and staff at the linked school when making any changes. For example, she has recently reviewed the times when children arrive at nursery to help to minimise disruption of children's learning.

The manager establishes secure relationships with staff at the linked school. She works closely with teachers, providing consistent support for children as they prepare to move on to school. Children visit the school weekly.

They take part in numerou...s activities and experiences that promote learning, such as outdoors with the forest school teacher. The manager and staff form very positive partnerships with parents and other agencies. They work with them closely to meet children's individual needs.

Staff put specific plans in place to support each child to make good progress. Parents speak highly about the care and learning their children receive. They state that they attend regular meetings and have daily discussions with staff about their child's development.

Parents are supported well to help continue their child's learning at home. It is not yet outstanding because: Some staff in the baby room do not use very skilful questioning methods that help to support younger children to develop their good thinking and speaking skills further. Sometimes, staff in the pre-school room do not fully support children to understand the benefits of healthy eating, in relation to their physical well-being.

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