The Valley Preschool creates 'nurturing environment' where children feel 'safe and settled', Ofsted finds
A preschool has received a glowing Ofsted
A preschool is celebrating a glowing Ofsted inspection which found the staff create a ‘nurturing’ environment where children have a ‘sense of belonging’.
The Valley Preschool, in Meonstoke, has been praised for its “ambitious” and “inclusive” curriculum which allows children to broaden their development ready for further education.
The Ofsted inspection, which took place on April 21, outlined the preschool is working at a strong standard across the board.
The report said: “A harmonious and respectful culture is remarkably well embedded. Children demonstrate an exemplary understanding of treating others with kindness and care. Older children are thoughtful and consider how to involve those who are younger in their games.
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“Children develop excellent independence skills through opportunities that have been carefully designed to meet children's stage of learning. Children also communicate with confidence.”
The Ofsted inspector also noted that leaders have designed an environment where boundaries are “clear and consistent”. As a result, children understand what is expected of them and behaviour is good.
There is also a robust approach to attendance, and staff work alongside families to ensure children attend the preschool on time.
Praising the team, preschool manager Lynette Davis said “every opportunity is a moment to extend and develop children’s knowledge and understanding” and children at the setting “demonstrate an exemplary understanding of treating others with kindness and care”.
Children’s wellbeing is a priority and staff work consistently to ensure the young people in their care feel settled and safe.
The report added: “Leaders have a secure oversight of the individual needs of all children in their care. They carefully assess children's stage of learning when they first start through observations and discussions with parents.
“Leaders work closely with parents and other professionals who might be involved in children's education and care. Through this, leaders consistently make a demonstrable difference to children's outcomes.”
Ms Davis added: “We are delighted with the result, which reflects the incredible dedication of our team who work tirelessly to create a safe, supportive environment where every child is given the best possible start and is well prepared for the next stage of their learning journey.”
Leaders are highly strategic in “driving continuous improvement at the setting” and they have a clear understanding of the priorities they want to work on. They do this by using careful reviews and reflection to “continually raise the quality of education provided for all children.”