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May 2023
'Good' Ofsted rating for 'happy and welcoming' Starbeck nursery
A nursery set up just two years ago in Starbeck has been rated 'good' in its first Ofsted inspection.
Finding Nature's Little Learners achieved that rating in all four areas, inspector Janet Fairhurst praised its focus on developing children's communication skills.
Her report said:
Ms Fairhurst found children enjoyed reading books with staff, who made story time a "thoroughly enjoyable experience".
She also highlighted the work done to encourage friendships between children and to teach them to share and take turns. She added:
After the inspection in March, the report praised the strong partnerships with parents and the amount of information provided by staff about children's progress.
It found parents praised the nursery and its staff, appreciating the "wonderful range of learning experiences" it offered to the 136 children registered.
Addressing areas where improvements could be made, the report added:
'Proud of the team'
The report has been welcomed by the nursery, which said a 'good' rating is "increasingly difficult to achieve". Owner Samantha Williams said:
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