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Details on Our Latest Ofsted Inspection

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was on the 14th of November 2018.

During this inspection we were awarded a Good rating across the board.

We’ve included some key details from the report below, but you can read the full report here: 

Ofsted Report

Inspection Activities

(What Ofsted Looked At)

  • The inspector observed activities in both of the main play rooms, the outside learning environment and conducted a joint observation with the provider.
  • The inspector held a meeting with the provider of the provision. She spoke to staff and children throughout the inspection when appropriate.
  • The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation, the setting's risk assessment and safety records.
  • The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of staff working within the setting, the provider's evidence of self-evaluation and a range of other documentation.
  • The inspector took account the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of comments on messages and questionnaires given to the provider

The Provision is Good

(What Ofsted Found)

  • The inspector took account the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of comments on messages and questionnaires given to the provider.
  • Staff develop strong and positive relationships with children. They gain lots of information from parents about children's needs and preferences and additional arrangements, such as home visits help them get to know children really well.
  • Staff closely observe children's development and promptly outline their starting points. Their precise assessments identify the next steps in children's learning, build on what children already know and ensure children progress well.
  • Staff offer well-timed gentle reminders about the boundaries that are in place for safety and behaviour. Children learn to be respectful, to listen and behave well. For example, they enthusiastically get involved in tidying away the activities and learn to share and take turns with toys when playing with other children.
  • Partnerships with parents are good. Staff liaise effectively with parents and professionals to ensure that all children get the support they need. The provider's frequent newsletters, staff's daily chats with parents and the regular sharing of assessments of children's learning help keep parents very well informed.

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about our Ofsted report, then please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss any aspect of it with you.