Best Nursery (Shefford)

Activities: Children have opportunities to explore the wider world and its diversity, such as visiting local shops and the school library.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children respond to staff's high expectations, praise and encouragement, and they persevere at tasks. They follow the good example set by staff and show kindness and respect towards one another.

Communication: Parents think highly of the nursery and praise staff. They feel that staff communicate well with them through daily discussions and regular reports.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: Staff are enthusiastic and interact well with children. They generally use open questions and encourage children to think further.

Safeguarding Training: Managers and staff are committed to promoting children's welfare. The manager monitors this area closely and makes sure that staff maintain a good knowledge of safeguarding through completing regular training.

Play and Learning Integration: Staff pay close attention to children's interests and use these to help support children's development. Activities such as making salt dough gingerbread people help children experiment and express their creativity.

Transition to Primary School: Children enjoy their time in this positive environment and are settled and secure. They approach new experiences confidently and are eager to explore.

Child Safety Management: Older children help with risk assessments, using picture cards to highlight any risks.

Children's Safety and Security: Children are gaining a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

Happiness and Settling: Children enjoy their time in this positive environment and are settled and secure.