Staff and children at a nursery are celebrating after being rated outstanding by inspectors.

Seymour House Day Nursery, in Brinkley Lane, Colchester, received the glowing praise after being visited by Ofsted.

Managers and carers at the centre, which has 105 children on its roll, were described as inspirational and effective.

Nursery principal Julie Player said: "We are extremely proud to have achieved such impressive results and this is due to the incredible hard work of our dedicated team who constantly strive for outstanding care and education."