Little Learners delight at the outcome of their first Ofsted

Little Learners Nursery has been graded as good by Ofsted following its first inspection since opening in September 2010.

Little Learners brand new purpose built premises cater for children aged between three months to five years. The nursery based at New Line Learning Academy (NLL) is part of Future Schools Trust, which runs two academies, NLL and Cornwallis Academy. The nursery is the first of its kind in Maidstone to be federated with two secondary schools.

The report states: "All children are valued within the setting and their individual needs met. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world in which they live through activities and themes.

Children are secure within the nursery and develop a sense of belonging as they develop relationships with their key person.

Babies show good attachment to their key workers because of the positive interaction they receive and the well organised routines, reflecting a feeling of security."

Little Learners Nursery strives to provide the best in education and childcare for the early years. Carefully selected staff, brand new premises and state-of-the-art equipment provide a calm, safe and caring learning environment for young children.

Nursery Manager, Hayley Oliver said: "Since opening five months ago the nursery has gone from strength to strength. At Little Learners we always put the children's individual needs first and we're absolutely delighted that this has been recognised in our first Ofsted inspection."

Ofsted also noted the positive relationship that parents have with the nursery and said: "Partnerships with parents are becoming well established helping to promote the links between home and the nursery. Parents are welcomed into the nursery and are fully involved with all aspects of their children's learning."

Currently 15 children attend the nursery which is open weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm during term time. For many staff at NLL and Cornwallis Academies the nursery is ideally located and provides high quality and cost-effective childcare ensuring staff retention and retainment.

Head of NLL Academy, Guy Hewett said: "Little Learners is an important part of our successful school, reflecting NLL Academy's commitment to learning from birth onwards. We are as proud of our babies and toddlers as we are of our wonderful older students."

Following the recent Ofsted success Little Learners held its first Open Day on Saturday 5 February. Around 30 prospective and existing parents attended and as a result there is now a waiting list for the baby room from September 2011.

For more information about Little Learners Nursery or to enquire about availability contact Hayley Oliver by emailing hayley.oliver@newlinelearning.com or calling 01622 743286.

To download the full Ofsted report click here.