A NURSERY in Rhyl has been praised for the “exceptional” care and support it offers children, following an inspection.

Summerhouse Out of School Club, at 85 Dyserth Road, was inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Estyn in March.

Catering for up to 34 students, the nursery was rated ‘good’ in all six categories: well-being, learning, care and development, teaching and assessment, environment, and leadership and management.

The report praised the effective teaching and supervision, the happiness and level of care of children, and the relationships fostered between members of staff and parents and their children.

Children’s learning was highlighted, with effective numeracy and literacy skills being developed and almost all children making good progress.

A summary of the report states: “Nearly all children are happy, active, curious learners who make choices in their play confidently. Nearly all children settle exceptionally well and play alongside their friends confidently. They form warm relationships with practitioners whom they approach for a cuddle and reassurance or to proudly show what they have made. They are respectful and co-operative, and listen to instructions effectively.

READ MORE:

‘Brilliant’ new sensory path set up at Rhyl forest school area

Glowing inspection for ‘exceptional’ nursery in Kinmel Bay

“Many children speak with confidence to adults and to their friends and have well-developed language skills and are developing an extensive vocabulary. Many children begin to develop their reading skills appropriately. Nearly all children develop their number skills well. Nearly all children are developing their digital skills well.

“Practitioners support children's health and well-being highly effectively. Leaders ensure that individual details including health care needs are fully documented, which enables practitioners to provide a good level of care for the children. Practitioners provide exceptional support for children. Practitioners are calm and gentle and use positive behaviour management strategies effectively. Practitioners have exceptionally positive relationships with parents. As a result, they know children well, which helps them to develop a strong sense of belonging at the setting.

“Practitioners provide children with a wide range of purposeful and stimulating experiences in the indoor and outdoor areas and support children to follow their interests well. Practitioners provide worthwhile learning opportunities that enable children to develop their literacy and communication skills, such as looking at books, singing together and engaging in conversations about their families.

“The environment is light, bright, and well maintained throughout. Leaders ensure that the environment is safe for the children to learn and play effectively. Good attention to infection control means that he setting is clean, and leaders ensure an effective level of daily hygiene.

“Leaders provide an effective, calm and well-organised learning environment with plenty of space for children to move around freely and make choices about what to play with. Displays of children’s work help to give them a sense of achievement and belonging.”

One recommendation for improvement was made:

Ensure that professional learning opportunities meet the needs of the practitioners in supporting children’s learning