ST ALBAN'S LITTLE LEARNERS OFSTED REPORT

Summary of key findings for parents - This provision is good

There has been significant and rapid improvement, led by the managers, in response to the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. This has led to sustained, ongoing improvement in the quality of teaching and provision for children.

  • Rigorous planning and assessment identifies activities that build on what children already know and can do. This helps promote their good progress in all areas of learning and ensures their individual needs are now well met.
  • Behaviour is very good. Children develop a sense of respect and understanding for one another and show empathy for their friends. They follow consistent guidance from staff and respond quickly to the new daily routines which have been introduced.
  • Staff are highly committed to ongoing professional development and have accessed a wide range of training opportunities. Recent training in the use of questioning has been quickly implemented by staff and has directly benefited the children.
  • Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak very highly about the effective communication with staff and the opportunities they have to contribute to their child's assessments and learning at home.

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Since joining St. Albans Little Learners nursery back in May of last year, my son has developed in so many ways with his speech, he is now able to recognise animals, colours and numbers and has grown in confidence. The staff are very supportive and approachable and are very good with communication i.e. emails, letters and notices. My son seems very happy and settled here and I would highly recommend to others.

on Friday 20th January 2017

My daughter attends Little Learners Nursery and has done from 6 months old, she is now 3. My son attended before her. Both children love going, they enjoy a variety of activities, indoor and outdoor. Staff are very pleasant and always happy to help with any questions I have or situations. They are very accomodating with nursery time changes for my daughter as she attends lots of appointments, so they are happy to work around them. We love this nursery.

Natasha B on Monday 16th January 2017

My daughter started little learners in June, and the only reason why she is leaving is because we have moved out of area. My daughter has absolutely loved going, she has loved this nursery and has never cried once and has always wanted to attend. The staff are brilliant with the children, my daughter bonded with every member of staff. Thanks for everything

Joanne F on Thursday 2nd February 2017

I have sent all four of my children to St. Albans Little Learners and cannot praise them enough. The staff are fantastic and friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere for the children. All four of my children developed in so many ways while they were at Little learners and still talk about it to this day.

Mandy H on Friday 3rd February 2017