Staff and pupils at a London Colney nursery are "proud" to have received a "highly positive" Ofsted report.

Little Learners Land Nursery obtained a 'good' grade from the education watchdog when inspectors visited the school last month.

It has been awarded its first rating since opening in September 2022.

Children learning outdoors at the London Colney nursery. (Image: Little Learners Land) Children getting artistic at Little Learners Land. (Image: Little Learners Land) Nursery Manager, Kamira said: "I’m proud to share that our recent inspection was highly positive. This reflects our team’s dedication to fostering a nurturing environment, supporting children’s development, and encouraging independence."

The manager was "pleased" that the school had been recognised for its success and hopes to "build" on this rating for future reports.

"Thank you to our amazing staff, parents and children for making our nursery such a special place!" she added.

In the report, Ofsted provided a detailed insight into the day-to-day operations at Little Learners.

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They said: "Children of all ages demonstrate that they are happy and feel settled and safe in this friendly nursery. 

"Staff have a deep understanding of children and their abilities. They confidently discuss children's next steps in learning and are consistently observed supporting children's progression during play."

The inspector also highlighted the quality of the SEND provision believing that children have "close relationships" with key staff.

"Children display affection and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in their nurturing care," they added.

Nursery pupils learning about animals. (Image: Little Learners Land) Nursery pupils learning about animals.  (Image: Little Learners Land) Ofsted also discovered that parents are "highly complimentary" about leaders and staff for the care they provide and acknowledge how staff support children to "settle well" and enjoy the time they spend at the nursery.

Children's language and development was identified as a "priority" across all the areas of the nursery with staff using "age-appropriate methods" to support the range of children.

To improve, Ofsted suggests the school strengthens leadership in the "baby room" to support staff to deliver "high-quality learning opportunities throughout the day", specifically during "transitional times", such as after meals.

Police visit Little Learners Land in London Colney. (Image: Little Learners Land) Little Learners Land in London Colney (Image: Little Learners Land)