St John the Baptist Nursery

Overview

St John the Baptist Nursery provides a “caring, values-driven and well-organised learning environment” underpinned by a “warm and nurturing culture.” The inspection highlights “excellent team-working” and a “child-centred ethos” that supports every child to make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

Strengths

• Staff create a “consistent, values-driven and child-centred ethos” where the Catholic identity is “lived out authentically.”
• The “highly reflective staff team” has enhanced “daily outdoor learning opportunities,” positively impacting children’s well-being and engagement.
• “Purposeful and productive partnerships” with parents and community organisations ensure smooth transitions and responsive support for families.
• “Well-structured and collaboratively developed planning,” supported by robust digital assessment, enables all children to make good progress.
• Staff interactions are described as “sensitive, skilful and responsive,” effectively meeting the wide range of children’s needs.

Areas to improve

• Strengthen planning for “early mathematical experiences” to maximise learning opportunities within daily routines.

Safeguarding

The evidence provided demonstrates that “arrangements for child protection align to the current statutory guidance.”