Children are jumping for joy after their nursery was given the highest ever Ofsted rating for the first time in its history.

Inspectors visited Hatfield Peverel Nursery in Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, on March 24 and rated it outstanding in all three areas this month.

The nursery was found to be outstanding in how well the early years provision meets the needs of the children, the contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of the children and the effectiveness of the management of the early years provision.

Inspectors found that children felt well protected and enjoyed a wide range of activities, which has helped them boost their confidence.

The inspection report stated: “Safeguarding practices are robust so children very well protected.

“Children’s self-confidence and independence are extremely well promoted because of the excellent support and encouragement they receive from the highly qualified and skilled staff."