St Michael's Pre-School Nursery were ‘delighted’ to retain their outstanding OFSTED grading after a recent Inspection. 

The setting in the heart of Dalston village was praised for providing children with 'the highest emotional security' resulting in 'children brimming with confidence and self-assurance, who are curious, motivated and resilient learners'.

OFSTED visited the team in Dalston in February and rated the nursery as ‘outstanding’ in all areas.

“All staff show an unwavering passion and commitment to enriching children's character and to ensuring they form strong and secure attachments,” said the report.

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“Children are brimming with confidence and self-assurance. They are curious, motivated and resilient learners and exceptional ability to understand their own feelings and those of others, in addition to making respectful and caring friendships with their peers.

“The manager and staff are entirely devoted to the continued growth and improvement of the pre-school. They are acutely aware of the areas of practice that they must remain focused on.”

The nursery manager, Jo Short thanked everyone from the staff, children and their families for all playing their part in creating an environment where children thrive.