Ofsted
Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, is the body which inspects and regulates organisations that educate and care for children in England. As a part of this process, it makes the findings of its inspectors public in formal reports on the institutions, such as play groups, nurseries and schools, that they oversee. We were thrilled to be applauded as "Outstanding" for our work "in partnership with parents and others" in the report's Leadership and Management section. The following is from Ofsted's September 2008 report on the care provision at Dacre Banks Pre-School Playgroup:
"An inclusive, safe and welcoming service is provided which fully promotes children's welfare. Children are generally making good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points.
Partnerships with parents, other local early years settings, schools and agencies are a key strength and contribute significantly to assuring continuity in children's learning, and their needs are fully supported and met.
Regular monitoring and self-evaluation by leaders and staff ensure that any priorities for future development are identified and acted on, building on the good practice in place.
Recommendations at the last inspection have been successfully addressed resulting in improved provision and outcomes for children."
Our Ofsted Unique Reference Number is 400261. Please feel free to ask us about any issues highlighted in the report, or any other aspect of our child care that you would like to know more about.
You can see our 2008 Ofsted report in full here (opens in a new tab or window)