INSPECTORS have given a glowing report to Northallerton Children’s Centre in its first-ever Ofsted report.

Staff “punch above their weight” to support local families, according to the report which gave the centre an “outstanding” judgement for the care, guidance and support which is offered to local families.

Inspectors stated: “No stone is left unturned by centre staff to support and meet the needs of all who enter.”

The report went on to say that staff and well-trained volunteers were warm, welcoming, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of children and parents.