Little Grange Nursery staff are celebrating an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.

The reporting inspector praised all aspects of the Nursery from the expertise of staff and learning provision, to the indoor and outdoor setting.

Reporting that ‘children flourish in this truly inclusive and nurturing nursery’, Ofsted said ‘staff go above and beyond to provide children with a wide range of enriching experiences that help them learn about the world.’

Little Grange, part of the Rugby School Group, opened just over two years ago and enjoys an idyllic setting in the grounds of Bilton Grange in Dunchurch with access to 90 acres of woods and parkland.

Ofsted acknowledged use of the grounds commenting that ‘staff relentlessly design and enhance children's learning by integrating the surrounding woodlands, forest school activities, visits to the chickens and an organic vegetable garden.’

Nicknamed the ‘Wow’ project, with no expense spared, the Nursery cares for up to 100 children aged six months to five years, with a 24-strong team of staff led by Nursery Manager, Anna Biddlestone.

“We couldn’t be more proud or delighted,” said Anna. “Staff here are indeed highly qualified and dedicated, they go above and beyond to provide engaging learning experiences adapted to suit every individual child’s needs.

“To provide childcare and development at this level takes a huge amount of effort and so it’s incredibly rewarding to achieve this ‘outstanding’ rating.”

Little Grange Director and Headmaster of Bilton Grange, Gareth Jones, added: “The judgements from this inspection are astonishingly good and absolutely deserved. I am delighted for the staffing team and everyone who has supported Little Grange on its journey because I know how much hard work has gone, and continues to go, into making this an outstanding environment for the children to grow and develop.”