Independent assurance
Our Ofsted Good nursery
Little Giants Nursery, Brunel was rated Good overall and Good in every inspection area in June 2024. The report describes warm welcomes, interesting activities, strong parent partnerships, and effective safeguarding.
What inspectors saw
Happy arrivals and learning built around children
The report notes that children arrive eager to begin their day and are welcomed warmly. Activities are linked to children's interests, helping them sustain attention and enjoy exploring what has been prepared.
Staff use their knowledge of individual children to identify useful next steps. The report also recognises the way learning is sequenced and connected across different areas of the curriculum.
- Good ratings in all four inspection areas
- Children supported to be independent
- Additional needs identified and referred with parental consent
- Positive behaviour modelled through kind, respectful interactions
Partnership with families
A strength recognised by Ofsted
Inspectors found that parents spoke positively about the setting and enjoyed being involved in their children's learning. Termly discussions and shared support for skills such as toilet learning help home and nursery work in step.
That partnership begins before the first day. We ask what helps your child feel safe, listen to the knowledge you bring, and keep communication open as needs and interests change.
Continuous improvement
Good is a foundation, not a finish line
The report highlights reflective leadership, work with local early years and SEND advisers, and training that strengthened staff practice. It also gives a clear next step around monitoring recent planning changes.
A useful inspection report should help a nursery improve, not simply provide a badge. We encourage families to read the full report and ask the team what has developed since the visit.
Partnership working is highly effective, and parents speak very positively about the setting.
Questions families ask
Useful answers before you visit
Every child and attendance plan is different. Bring the details that matter to you, and we will give you a clear answer.
Ask the nursery teamWhat is Little Giants Nursery's current Ofsted rating?
The nursery was rated Good overall at its inspection on 7 June 2024. Quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Good.
Where can I read the full report?
The full report is available on the official Ofsted website. Little Giants Nursery, Brunel has unique reference number 2722578.
What did Ofsted say about safeguarding?
The report states that safeguarding arrangements are effective and describes an open, positive culture that puts children's interests first.
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