"PASSIONATE staff" at an Osbaldwick pre-school have been praised by Ofsted after the watchdog rated the site outstanding in all areas.

Inspectors visited The Village Pre-School in April and said the team are committed to providing "exceptional" care and education.

The report said: "The management team are inspirational. They wholeheartedly value and respect the staff team and empower them to reach their potential."

Inspectors added that children make rapid progress and said: "Children's imaginations are ignited and they are curious and active learners.

"The quality of teaching is first rate.

"All staff have children's learning and well-being at the heart of everything they do."

The report said staff have a good relationship with parents and added that children arrive excited and ready to start their day at the pre school.

Read the full report at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.