A SOMERSET nursery has received a glowing Ofsted report.

Fair Start Nursery, on 6 Princess Street in Burnham-on-Sea, received a 'Good' rating after being visited by inspectors on January 25, 2024.

The nursery cares for children from the age of two.

The report reads: "The manager and staff plan a good curriculum, focusing on children's prime areas of development. This has a positive impact on children soon becoming confident in the setting, through building effective relationships.

"All children, including those who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, become confident communicators.

"Staff make good observations to monitor children's development and identify any gaps. This enables them to plan effectively for children's next stages of development.

"Overall, staff plan well to provide experiences for children that cover all seven areas of development. For example, they make good use of traditional stories, so that children develop their knowledge and skills, as well as make links in their learning. Children behave well and feel secure because staff are positive role models.

"They are caring and kind, supporting children effectively in managing their emotions. Staff engage in children's imaginative play, helping them to extend their ideas and vocabulary.

"For example, staff help children to describe different hairstyles, comment on which they prefer and have a go at brushing and styling hair. Children happily go to staff, knowing they will receive a positive response. Children become confident independent learners, preparing them well for school."

The new manager was praised for elevating "the quality of the provision and teaching."

The inspector adds: "Through identifying that children's mathematical development was an area for improvement, together they have all improved this area.

"For example, children recall the story of 'Goldilocks and The Three Bears', explaining different sizes and noticing there are fewer bowls than bears.

"Staff help children to make predictions and test their ideas, such as how many fat balls will fill the feeder.

"Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work successfully with parents to get to know the children well and parents confirm how effectively staff share information with them."

To improve, inspectors said staff should work on planning group activities for the youngest children more effectively.