A Devon nursery is celebrating after Ofsted praise, saying the centre was good in three categories and outstanding in another.

Park Hill Nursery at Wilcombe Primary School was visited by Ofsted on June 28 with the findings released last month. The report says the personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding.

Children are extremely independent, the report said.

Staff provide highly effective support so children of all ages try to achieve new skills for themselves. For example, under supervision and skilful guidance, young children pour drinks for themselves and others. They learn exemplary hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after having their nappy changed. This prepares them extremely well for their next stages of self-care.

Staff involve older children very well to help set up activities and make choices about what they want to do and how. Staff work exceptionally well with parents to support children's personal development and well-being, such as potty training. Children relish being outdoors, enjoy exercise and gain an excellent awareness of their own safety. Staff use praise and encouragement highly effectively so children want to persevere and achieve.

The report also listed the nursery as good in effectiveness of leadership, quality of teaching, learning and assessment, and outcomes for children.

The report adds that the nursery offers good support and monitoring enable the strong management team to focus professional development for staff effectively. They help staff well to develop their teaching techniques, support individual children and provide them with good outcomes.

It says: For example, speech and language training has assisted staff in knowing how best to enhance their support so children make quicker progress.

Staff provide excellent support for children's physical and emotional well-being. Children have highly secure attachments in the nurturing environment. This underpins their very good confidence to explore the excellent resources and lead their play.

Staff consistently observe children's development and share accurate information with parents. They know the children well and plan a wide range of activities and experiences that motivates children to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points.

Managers are proactive in forging strong partnerships with parents, other providers and outside agencies. This ensures a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

Children learn to manage their behaviour and feelings extremely well. Staff are outstanding role models. For example, they help older children very well to listen to others and learn we all can have different opinions and to work together harmoniously.

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