Brighton nursery is rated 'outstanding'

The nursery at Elm Grove, which is run by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, was inspected in July this year and has improved since it was rated 'good' in 2014.

In a report published on Thursday (August 17), Ofsted inspector Alison Martin said: “Children are extremely well behaved and polite. Staff share high-quality information, which supports children's interests and needs. The consistency of care between home and the nursery is excellent and completely supports children to feel secure.

“Staff provide exciting and stimulating activities that enable children to be highly absorbed and engaged in play. The nursery's exceptionally high standards for improvement ensure children are cared for in an extremely safe, stimulating and welcoming environment. Excellent teaching helps all children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, to develop skills rapidly ready for their future learning.”

Cara Mitchell, nursery business manager, said: "Achieving an outstanding Ofsted rating is just the icing on the cake. Our staff work extremely closely with families so we can provide the best possible childcare in a safe, modern and engaging environment. Our wonderful, stimulating nursery has everything from a messy play area, mud kitchen, fully equipped garden and relaxation rooms and book corners for quiet time.”

The nursery offers 30 hours free-funding per week on a flexible basis and is open from 7am to 7pm for NHS staff and the local community.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust also provides the Butterfly Nursery at Hove Polyclinic which achieved an overall good Ofsted rating in March with outstanding for personal development, behaviour and welfare of the children. It also provides the Rainbow Nursery at Crawley Hospital which achieved a good Ofsted rating in July.