OFSTED is the government body that inspect all registered day nurseries in the UK. They inspected both our Cobham and Stoke d’Abernon nurseries between September 2017 and November 2018 we are extremely proud to have been graded ‘Outstanding’ in all 4 areas for both nurseries. OFSTED’s inspection standards are being raised consistently which makes our achievement all the more impressive.
You can read the full report for our Cobham nursery here [LINK TO THE COBHAM REPORT] but headlines are:
- Effectiveness of the leadership and management – Outstanding
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment – Outstanding
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare – Outstanding
- Outcomes for children – Outstanding
Other key highlights include:
Quality of teaching
“All children make excellent progress in their learning.”
“Staff are able to sharply focus activities exceptionally well and adapt them to each child’s individual needs.”
Personal development
“The manager and staff have exceptionally warm and secure attachments to the children”
“The manager and staff have an excellent understanding of the developmental needs of all children”
“Staff are extremely successful in supporting children’s emotional development.”
Children’s outcomes
“Children are continually motivated to build on their learning.”
“Children’s behaviour is excellent.”