Staff were highlighted as excellent role models which filters down to the children, who were described as consistently polite and considerate to one another.
The report continued: “The inspirational manager and her dedicated team have a strong vision of what they want children to learn. This masterfully underpins the exciting, play-based curriculum that they have designed to reflect children’s developmental needs and personal interests.
“The curriculum is skilfully planned to ensure that children have vast opportunities to practise and embed each step of their learning across all areas of the provision.”
There was also praise for the nursery’s SEND provision, which allowed children to be “supported exceptionally well… and make excellent progress as a result.”
Ofsted concluded that Willow Tree children “are exceptionally well prepared for their transition to school”.