Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Orton Southgate

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Orton Southgate demonstrates strong overall provision with a rating of Strong Standard across most evaluation areas. The setting excels in Achievement (Strong Standard), Children's Welfare and Well-being (Strong Standard), Inclusion (Strong Standard), and Leadership and Governance (Strong Standard), reflecting excellent progress from starting points, highly effective key-person relationships, exceptional SEND support, and committed leadership. Safeguarding standards are fully met. Two areas require focused development: Curriculum and Teaching and Behaviour, Attitudes and Establishing Routines are both at Expected Standard. The inspector identified specific areas for improvement: embedding newly developed mealtime routines where children's waiting times are sometimes too long, and enhancing outdoor curriculum provision particularly for babies who lack a dedicated outdoor learning space. The setting is well-positioned for progression to Exceptional across all areas with targeted, evidence-based investments.