A Sawtry nursery has been praised for its improvements over five months, with Ofsted inspectors amending its 'inadequate' rating to 'good'.

Ofsted inspectors said children enjoyed their time at the Little Caterpillar's Nursery when they visited on September 30 and were “happy, settled and have fun”.

Little Caterpillars Nursery director Gail Cuthbert said: "We're really pleased with the outcome. 

"Thank you for the help from the ladies from the local authority who gave us guidance and training."

The nursery had been rated 'inadequate' following an inspection in May this year, 

At the time, inspectors said children’s safety was “compromised” as the provider had failed to ensure there was at least one member of staff on the premises who held a valid paediatric first-aid qualification.

Ofsted conducted another inspection in September and said the provider had now ensured that all legal requirements were met and said all members of staff now hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

The inspection report said: "The provider has ensured that the designated lead practitioner responsible for safeguarding has completed training in line with local safeguarding partners.

"She has also reduced the number of children on roll to ensure that more focus is given to a small number of children."

Following the inspection, Ofsted raised its rating of the nursery to 'good' in all areas.

The inspection report said: “[The children] have formed close bonds with staff and seek them out for reassurance and cuddles.

“Children are cared for by staff who know them and their individual situations well and attend sympathetically to their physical and emotional needs.

“Children’s behaviour overall is good. A varied curriculum provides children with opportunities to learn about new information and practise their skills.

“Staff plan activities around the children’s interests. This means children are keen to have a go and their concentration is sustained.

“Children are proud of their achievements.

"They proudly explain how to make bird houses and show off their creations.”

The report marked a significant turnaround, and to improve further, inspectors suggested that staff develop the use of supervisions to identify any areas which could raise their practice to the highest possible level.