AN Evesham nursery has been named "outstanding" by Ofsted, praised for the support and quality of education children are offered.

Inspectors were impressed by the care given to children at Bright Kids Evesham.

Inpsectors found that children feel "valued, safe and welcome" at the nursery and that the care and education offered is "the very highest quality". 

They said: "Staff have high aspirations for all children.

"They are very aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented all sorts of challenges to children.

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"Staff do not want this to impact on children's life chances.

Leaders have closely monitored what adaptations they have needed to make to ensure children can continue to thrive and learn.

"For example, across the nursery there has been an exceptionally effective programme of support to help children understand and manage their emotions."

Ofsted found that staff feel supported by management and relish opportunities for feedback.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "excellent support".

Inspectors added: "Real thought goes into how best to support each child to get the most out of attending nursery.

"Staff's confidence to deliver the curriculum is very evident. They know when to stand back and allow children time to explore and discover.

"Their excellent teaching skills are especially evident in how they support children's language development.

"Staff plan with the same meticulous detail for children's care needs as they do for their learning needs.

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"For example, they follow sleep routines from home for babies and ensure each room feels homely and very familiar for children.

"This, alongside the excellent care and support of the nurturing staff, means that children transition through the nursery smoothly and extremely happily."

Paula Cooper, manager, said “To be awarded an outstanding Ofsted rating, in what can only be described as exceptionally hard times for the childcare sector and the rest of the world is a fantastic achievement and we are all so very proud of our Bright Kids Team. 

“Outstanding grades are not easy to achieve and it is truly remarkable that all our hard work has been recognised in this way.

"It’s a single day where we are judged on all the work we have put in over the last three years.”

The inspection took place on July 26, 2022.