First Steps Twerton Children’s Centre has retained its Good Ofsted rating following a recent inspection.
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The centre in Woodhouse Road, where there are 116 children on the roll, had last been inspected in the summer of 2018.
The report has been published this week following a visit by an Ofsted inspector at the end of April.
She observed: “Children arrive happy and show an eagerness to go into nursery to start their busy day. Leaders and staff enthusiastically greet children as they arrive, helping them to settle into their play quickly.
“Children form strong, secure and trusting relationships with the staff who care for them.”
The inspector said that leaders and staff have high expectations for all children. “They implement a curriculum that focuses on children developing their independence and gaining the skills that they need for the next stages in their learning, such as confidence and social skills.”
Her report also highlighted that partnerships with parents are strong and well established.
“Leaders and staff work closely with children’s parents to get to know children’s individual needs and experiences so that they can provide the right support for children and their families.
“Parents say that they are very happy with the care given to their children.”
There is said to be an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children’s interests first.
The nursery employs 24 members of childcare staff.
