Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The nursery provides a caring and homely environment for children. The provider has made significant improvements since the last inspection and appointed a new leadership team. This has made a vast difference to the quality of care and learning experiences children have. Although the new nursery manager and two new team leaders have only been in post for a short time, they have already made many positive changes. Babies and children have quickly formed very strong relationships with the new staff. The quality of care given to all children is consistently good. Staff are kind, caring and attentive. Any child who needs comfort is quickly reassured and settled. Children approach staff happily and engage them in their play.

New leaders have trained staff effectively in delivering the nursery's curriculum. Staff now have a much clearer understanding of why they are planning activities. They know what they want children to learn from them. Children's learning experiences are consistently of good quality. The individual needs of every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are planned for well. Leaders make sure children receive the help they need quickly. Children's attitudes towards learning have greatly improved. The redesigned nursery rooms, increased range of resources and better trained staff contribute fully towards the many improvements now being seen.

What the setting must and should do next

The provider should:

• develop further ways to help parents become more closely involved in their children's learning.