Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd | Ofsted Reports, Fees, Reviews (2025)

The quality of education	Good
Behaviour and attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership and management	Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection	Outstanding

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Diverse Books and Toys: The bright, spacious and well-resourced rooms provide children with plenty of space to explore and encourage them to lead their own play and learning.

Indoor and Outdoor Facilities: Children have wonderful opportunities to learn about the world around them and to develop an understanding and appreciation of difference.

Activities: For example, children carefully connect cogs together and try different combinations to create a flow of movement.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Children gain an excellent understanding of letters and the sounds they represent.

Communication: Partnership working is strong. There is a good two-way flow of communication and information sharing in place.

Community Building: Parents spoken to share that they feel involved in their children's learning and are supported to continue learning at home.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: The atmosphere at Shining Stars Nursery is warm, welcoming and lively.

Safeguarding Training: There are regular training opportunities to support staff in their ongoing knowledge and understanding of child protection as well as wider safeguarding issues.

Child Safety Management: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Children's Safety and Security: Babies show they feel safe and secure.

Happiness and Settling: Staff continuously show children that they are valued and important.