Well done to Howard Road for achieving an Outstanding outcome from their recent Ofsted inspection. Who knows what the inspector will home in on at any given time (there is currently a focus on safeguarding, and signed permission for medical emergencies). It was a rigorous if somewhat brief visit and we are delighted to have been assessed as Outstanding.
Report highlights include –
‘Children are receiving excellent care and education’
‘…all children are acknowledged and supported to enable them to achieve to the best of their abilities’
‘….the nursery responds to the needs of all its users’
‘The nursery is extremely inviting’
‘Partnership with parents is excellent.’
‘Staff are enthusiastic and confident; their positive attitude and interaction with the children helps them to feel confident which build their self esteem…..staff’s enthusiasm inspires children to join in and participate.’
‘Children enjoy themselves at nursery’
‘Children feel extremely safe and relaxed in the nursery.’
‘Children’s behaviour is excellent.’