A Worcestershire nursery has maintained its outstanding Ofsted evaluation following its recent inspection. 

Little Blossoms Nursery, at Clive's Fruit Farm in Upton-upon-Severn, was found to have effective safeguarding and thriving children during the inspection in September.

Inspectors said: "Children form secure attachments with the kind and caring staff, who work extremely hard to get to know their unique characters and individual needs.

"Children are very confident and display outstanding enthusiasm in all activities they take part in.

"They have daily access to several outdoor learning environments, including an on-site forest school area."

They also found children to be caring, kind and respectful, playing together "harmoniously". 

Inspectors added that children respond very well to the routine that staff have put in place and are good at tidying up when they have finished playing. 

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They described the curriculum as "inspiring" and "carefully designed to support children's progress". 

Ofsted found that all children, including those with SEND, are learning to be confident in their communication skills and that children and staff are able to have articulate conversations.

Inspectors were also impressed by "exceptional" staff relationships with parents, adding that parents feel "unwavering support" from the staff at Little Blossoms Nursery.

Nursery managers, Sam Brookes, Amelia George and deputy manager Georgie O'Neill, are thrilled with the positive report.

They said: "We are delighted to achieve 'outstanding’ in all areas. 

"The whole team works incredibly hard to provide the best possible care and wonderful learning opportunities for the children in our setting.

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"We are thrilled that this huge achievement was recognised at the inspection.

"The first five years of a child’s life play a pivotal role in their long-term learning, development and well-being, and our aim as new managers has been to provide a supportive and progressive environment where the children feel safe and secure to thrive.

"In addition, we provide enriching experiences throughout the setting which have strong, positive impacts on their futures.

"Even in the challenging times that the early years sector is currently facing, we continue to support each other as a team ensuring that the children and their families always come first at Little Blossoms."