STAFF were praised for providing a nurturing environment at a pre-school near Witney.

North Leigh Pre-School has maintained a ‘good’ rating after being inspected by Ofsted.

A report released on Tuesday by the education regulator said: “Staff support children’s language and communication development well through well-planned topics that are creative and imaginative.

“All children gain key skills for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children are confident, sociable and become increasingly independent.”

The North Leigh pre-school teaches 37 youngsters aged between two and four.