University Nursery

Ofsted: GoodNursery

Edwinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 7EB

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Provider type

Nursery

Capacity

79 children

Key details

Capacity

79 places

Ofsted Inspection Summary

University Nursery was inspected by Ofsted on 20 February 2020 and received an overall rating of Good. In their report, inspectors noted: "Children reap the benefits of a well-thought-out curriculum. Staff plan a wealth of learning experiences that reflect children's individual interests and aptitudes. Children form strong bonds with staff and approach visitors with confidence."

Key strengths

Parents clearly hold the nursery and staff in high regard.
To help children to be ready for school, staff carefully plan more structured activities that focus on extending older children's concentration and listening…
From an early age, children learn to enjoy books and listen to stories.
Children have many opportunities within the nursery to share their diverse languages and cultures.
Children thoroughly enjoy being creative.

Areas for improvement

refine the programme for professional development to focus firmly on enhancing individual staff members' skills and knowledge to help them to deliver the best…
make more of opportunities to widen children's understanding of people, families and communities outside of their own experiences.

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