A Thatcham nursery has been rated Outstanding following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Bright Horizons Thatcham Day Nursery and Preschool (formerly The Grange Nursery) was inspected last month. In all four areas observed, the top rating of Outstanding was achieved.

Areas focused on included: effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching and learning; personal development, behaviour and welfare and assessment and outcomes for children.

The report noted that staff demonstrate "outstanding teaching and interaction."

It states: "With the chef's support, they provide some of the raw ingredients for the meal, including lemon grass and ginger. Staff encourage the older children to smell and touch the ingredients to enhance how they learn about the food they eat."

The report also notes that parents are positive about the care their children receive and how they "comment enthusiastically that staff always provide really good feedback".

Nursery manager Abbey Towsey said: “The hard work, dedication and enthusiasm that the team have towards the care of our children is inspiring.

“We are extremely proud and overwhelmed how this has been captured within our report.”