Rocking Horse Nursery has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. The inspection highlights a setting where children thrive, arriving each day full of joy and excitement to learn, play and grow.

Inspectors found that:

• Children feel safe, secure, and valued in a nurturing environment where strong relationships with staff promote emotional well-being.
• The curriculum is ambitious and expertly delivered, allowing children to make rapid progress in all areas of learning.
• Children engage in meaningful activities – measuring ingredients while baking, exploring nature with binoculars, and visiting care homes and shops—that build real-world understanding.
• Staff are highly skilled, setting high expectations and modelling kindness, care and respect. As a result, children are exceptionally well-behaved and confident communicators.
• The leadership team is inspiring and supportive, creating a workplace where staff feel empowered, valued, and united in their goal to give every child the best start.