Teaching staff at a nursery in Southall were thrilled to bits as it was named as one of the top UK businesses to work for - for a 10th year running.

A lavish tea party spread was put on to celebrate the achievement at Nursery on the Green on Thorncliffe Road which was 21st in the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For lists.

The day nursery, located in the borough of Hounslow , proudly displayed a trophy for ‘Making the world a better workplace for 10 years’ and were joined by children and parents for tea and cake.

The nursery was also awarded a three star extraordinary rating, for the fifth year in a row.

Meera Ladva, deputy to the area manager at Nursery on the Green, said: “It is a very personal achievement because we are all employee owners and what we say really does make a difference.

"When you are committed to giving young children the very best start in life, a happy supported staff team is vital.

“Ofsted inspectors have told us repeatedly that a happy and engaged staff team equals happy children. Our pride in our nursery and our company is reflected in our happy and confident children and there is nothing more rewarding or satisfying than that.”

The nursery is part of Childbase Partnership, which has 44 day nurseries in the south of England, and was rated best for its charity and environmental initiatives beating nearly 950 organisations to receive the Give Something Back special award.