A WORCESTER nursery has been described as consistently good in a recent Ofsted report.

Wishing Well Nursery, on Bilford Road, Perdiswell, was given a good judgement in every area of an inspection - meaning the aspects of the provision it offers are strong.

The different areas included helping children to be healthy, protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe, helping them achieve well and enjoy what they do, helping children make a positive contribution and the organisation of the nursery.

Education watchdogs said in their report: "Children are cared for in a safe, secure and welcoming environment."

Inspectors said the children's knowledge and understanding of the world was good, their physical development was well fostered and overall children made good progress in all areas of learning.

The report identified areas the nursery had improved in since the last inspection, including staff training, a new system for supplying parents and carers with information, and the organisation of activities.

The only area needing improvement was the organisation of sessions so children were given more chance to make free choices and instigate their own play.

Sue Hunt, manager at Wishing Well, said they were pleased with the report, which reflected the changes they had made to improve the provision. "We used to take 16 swimming and we only take 12 now, so the children are getting more out of it," she said.

She said they were already looking at the idea of allowing children to instigate their own play but it was difficult in the nursery environment and said: "It's alright people that aren't in the nursery saying this, but if you allow too much flexibility the nursery can get trashed. We are teaching them that if they get something out they must put it back, so we're working on it.

"I think it's really good when Ofsted come in because it helps you pick up on things, but we are really pleased we have done all the things they they wanted."

What the report said

Things the nursery does well

* Children are helped to be healthy.

* Children are kept safe.

* Children socialise with one another and staff well.

* The nursery is welcoming.

* Children have a good understanding of the world and make good progress in learning.

* Children take part in purposeful activities.

* Children are confident and have good self esteem.

What it needs to improve

* Review session organisation.

* Give children the chance to make free choices and instigate their own play.