EVER After Day Nursery in Cleobury Mortimer, Worcestershire, is celebrating after it received a "good" grading from Ofsted recently.

In response to the positive report, nursery manager Carol Jordan said: "We strive to encourage each child to reach their full potential. Therefore we are particularly pleased that the inspector observed how children enjoy an extensive range of exciting and motivating activities which cover all areas of learning.

"We could not be more proud of our children, their families and our staff and we would like to thank them all!"

The Ofsted report said: "Children are warmly welcomed by staff as they arrive at nursery. This helps them settle quickly because they are reassured by caring and interested adults. Staff organise the space effectively and offer well-planned and accessible areas, both indoors and outdoors. Children explore a rich environment. This means that children are engrossed in their learning. Staff use effective resources.

"Staff use the large garden to fully benefit children's learning and progress. Children relish being outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy the expansive range of exciting and motivating activities which cover all areas of learning. With meaningful interactions from staff, children are encouraged to be inquisitive.

"Children develop their physical skills. They pour their drinks from jugs at snack time and balance on wooden beams. They join in circle games in the garden and follow instructions to hop and jump. They skillfully use a range of tools to paint with brushes and sponges.

"The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff have good safeguarding knowledge. They confidently describe the procedures they complete often. Staff hold a paediatric first-aid qualification. Children are reminded of safety rules, for example as they play outside.

"Leaders and staff have worked hard to address the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. They have accessed a wide range of training."

The nursery's previous rating was "Requires improvement", with the new "Good" rating showing a significant improvement from the last inspection.