Ofsted Report for Staff at Beeston
Children then practise their counting independently when they look at books and count the ducks on each page. Staff use mathematical words such as ‘long’, ‘short’, ‘big’ and ‘small’ as they build towers with children. This helps the children learn new words quickly as they play. Children enjoy having staff join in with them as they play with their toys. Staff ask questions to establish what children already know and can do. Staff encourage children to try new things. They skilfully use strategies to keep children’s attention, adding resources to activities that make connections with children’s interests. As a result, children remain focused for long periods of time during their activities. For example, children who begin to explore water are shown how to squeeze cloths to make splashes. They then use the cloths to wash the dolls. In this way, staff are helping children develop high levels of curiosity and making learning meaningful. Children enjoy playing with their friends. Staff teach children to take turns and share resources. Children and staff join in role play with each other as they pretend to cook foods in the play kitchen and serve each other cups of tea and plates of food. The manager is well organised and clear in how she wants to develop the nursery. She is focused on what she wants children to learn in each of the different age groups. She knows how to make improvements and track the progress children make. Parents speak highly of the setting, especially the children’s growing independence and their developing speech. Parents appreciate the opportunities their children get to socialise with others. They feel this is especially important if children do not have any siblings at home. Parents like how staff show their children how to play with others and use good manners. Parents feel well informed about what their children have been doing. They also know how they can help their child at home. The manager and staff offer good support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff offer high levels of support to enable children to make good progress towards their targets. They work closely with other agencies to ensure children benefit from their interactions with other professionals. Staff understand how all children learn. They use their interests to settle them quickly. Staff develop strong relationships and ensure all children are included in daily routines.
Latest inspection report, Beeston, November 2023