Dean Close Nurseries Ltd

Polly's Day Nursery was inspected under the legacy four-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) on 5 December 2019 and achieved an Outstanding rating across all areas. This analysis maps those findings to the November 2025 seven-area framework. The nursery demonstrates exceptional practice across all evaluation areas with particular strengths in curriculum delivery, staff expertise, safeguarding, and emotional well-being support. The setting maintains sustained excellence with a highly motivated team, strong partnerships, and outstanding outcomes for children. As an Outstanding nursery, the investment strategy focuses on maintaining and enhancing existing strengths (Priority 3) while exploring opportunities to reach Exceptional standards in specific areas.