STAFF at Gillitots Day Nursery in Partington are celebrating after receiving an 'outstanding' ranking in all areas, following an Ofsted inspection.

The inspector said: "Systems to monitor children's progress are completed with meticulous detail which helps to ensure early intervention is sought and programmes of support are implemented swiftly.

"Staff demonstrate consistently strong teaching skills that are highly responsive to children's needs and children make exceptional progress in all areas of learning".

Owner Gillian Campbell said: "Although we achieved an outstanding grade in 2011, we've never been complacent about it and always strived to do more to facilitate children's learning and provide a safe environment for children.

"As the owner of Gillitots it has always been important that we care and my staff and I show that every day to every individual child that attends, supporting them in feeling a sense of belonging. "I was proud to hear the Inspector say that 'leadership and management of the nursery are inspirational and incredibly knowledgeable and that they are exceptional role models for the staff team who emulate the commitment and passion of the managers'."