A BASINGSTOKE nursery has been rated 'outstanding' in all areas following a visit from Ofsted.

Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool, in Chineham, was handed the rating following an inspection on May 13, 2024.

The report, which was published on Monday, June 10, sees the preschool upgraded from its previous 'requires improvement' rating in 2023.

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The nursery is celebrating the rating (Image: Bright Horizons)

Staff were praised for placing a 'great emphasis on promoting children's self-confidence and emotional wellbeing' as well as sharing a 'strong vision to encourage children to persevere and keep on trying'.

Inspectors also noted that children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are supported 'extremely well' adding that there is a 'positive focus on what children can do'.

The report continued: "Since the last inspection, leaders have taken significant action to drive improvements across the nursery.

"The inspirational leadership team are highly reflective and encourage staff to continually reflect and evaluate their own practice."

Inspectors note that the nursery is 'inspirational' as children arrive 'highly motivated and with a positive attitude to their learning' and are 'warmly welcomed by caring staff'.

Safeguarding is also noted as 'effective', inspectors added that there is an 'open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first'.

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The manager of Bright Horizons Chineham Park Day Nursery and Preschool, Moon, said: “We could not be prouder of the result of our Outstanding Ofsted inspection which reflects the hard work and passion of each and every one of our practitioners in our building who make Chineham Park not only a great place to be for the children but for the team too.

"Our Bright Beginnings curriculum ensures children can explore and learn in various ways such as exploring our environment with trips to the local woods and our curiosity cave which has introduced natural real-life elements and items for the children’s everyday learning.

"We will continue to provide this caring and engaging environment for all children.”