Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Princes Risborough

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Princes Risborough has improved from 'Requires Improvement' at the previous inspection (July 2024) to 'Good' overall. The setting demonstrates strong curriculum sequencing, effective teaching, and excellent SEND support. Staff have successfully implemented actions from the previous inspection, with leaders developing a coherent curriculum understood by all staff and establishing robust supervision arrangements. The nursery shows particular strengths in behaviour management, personal development, and safeguarding. This analysis maps the legacy 4-area framework (Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership & Management) to the November 2025 7-area structure: Quality of Education maps to Curriculum & Teaching and Achievement; Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development map to Behaviour/Attitudes/Routines and Welfare/Well-being; Leadership & Management maps to Leadership/Governance. Inclusion is assessed as Strong Standard based on excellent SEND support noted throughout. The single area for improvement identified by the inspector—enhancing independent learning skills—presents a clear development opportunity.