Staff at a nursery in Thurnscoe are celebrating after school inspectors said it was outstanding.

 

Hilltoppers Nursery at The Hill Academy was graded outstanding in all areas.

 

Inspectors found it provides innovative educational programmes which enhance the learning and development opportunities for all children and as a result, children enjoy stimulating and imaginative experiences and develop a highly positive attitude to learning.

 

The report said: "The management demonstrate a dedicated commitment to maintain the high quality provision. This is reflected through the clear development plan and a programme of training and support to enhance staff's already excellent skills and knowledge."

 

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The nursery provides excellent opportunities with the linked academy that enables children to become familiar with school life and that are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

 

Nursery manager Julie Portman said: "We've had two inspections this year due to us only recently becoming an academy.

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"Ofsted were impressed with everything and noticed that the children had improved rapidly since they came in February.

 

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"We like to engage with parents and we find that we've been doing that really well."