2020 Ofsted Report

In Jan 2020 we were delighted to be given a “Good” rating by Ofsted who felt the overall behaviour and attitudes of the children and staff were impeccable, along with a good level of education, personal development and leadership & management.

The key findings for parents are summarised below. To download the full report, click here.

1) Children of all ages behave impeccably well, and they are extremely polite towards staff and friends. Staff give children strong guidance so that they always know what is expected of them. Children display exceptionally high levels of confidence and motivation to engage fully in play.

2) Staff offer all children good access to an ambitious curriculum that encompasses the seven areas of learning. Children of all ages engage in a broad, interesting range of activities.

3) Staff are heavily invested in the self-evaluation process, and they eagerly contribute ideas for improvement within their own rooms.

4) The key-person system is implemented well across the nursery. Staff form strong links with parents and regularly communicate details about children's learning and care.

5) The management team understands how important it is for staff to be satisfied with their role within the nursery. Managers create a positive culture where staff are eager to share their views and talk about changes at home.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The provider, management team and staff work well together to reduce risks to children. All staff have a secure knowledge of safeguarding, and they know how to report any concerns about children's care. The management team offers a range of opportunities for staff to confidentially discuss any concerns, for example during regular supervision meetings.

If you would like to discuss the content of the 2020 Ofsted report in more detail please do get in touch on 02380 760 700.