A nursery that parents call a "special place" has again been rated outstanding. During its latest Ofsted inspection in May, the Royal Spa Nursery School in Brighton impressed inspectors who said children "adore" going to it. They said the youngsters' days are filled with "joyful play and fascination" in a positive environment.
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"Carefully chosen resources help children to extend their play or there are take home prompts to help them share the rhymes and stories they are learning with their parents or carers." Inspectors also praised staff at the nursery, in Park Hill, who they said modelled kind and polite behaviour and helped children feel safe and secure. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have also been flourishing at the nursery, with inspectors noting that all children make strong progress and are very well prepared for their next steps.
As a result, parents are very positive about the nursery, with one saying it is "a very special place for children to be". The curriculum and teaching were also judged to be outstanding. Inspectors said there is a "rich learning envi.
