Nursery Marked As ‘Good’ In All Categories In Ofsted Inspection

2024-04-16 12:45:44 Education

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Paintpots Nurseries is delighted to announce that it has been rated as ?good? in all categories of the latest Ofsted inspection of its? Old School House Day Nursery in Hartford, Northwich. The inspection took place on January 25th 2018.

The categories were as follows:

? The quality and standards of the early years provision.
? Effectiveness of the leadership and management.
? Quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
? Personal development, behaviour, and welfare.
? Outcomes for children.

The Inspector made the following comments about this day care near Cheshire nursery:

The new manager is passionate about her role and has a clear vision about how to develop the nursery further. In the short space of time she has been in the post she has worked hard to help maintain the good standards of teaching and care.

The manager effectively oversees children's learning and development alongside other staff. They work together to identify ways to accelerate aspects of children's learning further, such as their speaking skills.

Staff provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about their community, different cultures and the professions of others. For example, they take them on outings in the local area and invite scientists to teach children how to do experiments.

Children have a strong bond with their key person. The care of babies is a key strength of this nursery. Staff are very sensitive to the needs of the youngest children.

Staff's interaction with children is strong. For example, they maintain eye contact with children, provide a commentary on their play and repeat the sounds that babies make.

Paintpots Nursery is able to cater for children from 6 weeks to 5 years. The age groups are divided into different rooms in the nursery. Baby Bears is for children from 6 weeks to 12 months and is run by Fiona Boothroyd and her team. The Inspector commented that the staff promote babies? exploration well by using a colour changing light. He noted that the babies were fascinated to watch the light as it changed colour.

In Tiny Tigers, run by Rebecca Furness and her team, and for children from 1 - 2 years, the Inspector said that staff support older babies to become confident communicators. For instance, they sing songs together with children to encourage them to make sounds and learn new words. Staff extend children's play well.

Jolly Giraffes is for children from 30 ? 36 months and run by Selina Gibson and team. The Inspector said that staff ?demonstrate to older children how to make sounds with instruments. Staff effectively promote children's already vivid imaginations, such as making magic potions using sand. Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good?.

Regarding personal development and well-being the Inspector said ?Children's behaviour is good. Staff encourage them to follow the rules of the nursery. Children take turns and share toys. Staff effectively promote children's healthy lifestyles well. They encourage them to be active outside and develop their physical and expressive skills. For instance, children from the pre-school room learn how to move in different ways?. He also commented that older children learn how to manage risks and use tools safely by undertaking activities such as holding a hammer correctly to tap small nails into a cork board.

The Inspector concluded that outcomes for children are good. ?All children make good progress. Babies develop their physical skills well. They can reach and grasp for toys and roll over. Older babies are developing good mark-making skills from a young age. They clamber into the sand and use tools to make marks in the sand. Toddlers are developing a strong awareness of time. They understand what events will happen next in the daily routine. Older children recognise different feelings. They explain how they are feeling and why they feel this way. Children in the pre-school room have good early reading skills. They repeat phrases and finish sentences from familiar books?.

Paintpots Nursery takes great care over security, with visitors having to buzz for entry, and being escorted to the room their child is in. Healthy eating is also of importance, and all meals are cooked on site by a qualified cook.

About the company: Offering their services in the areas of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, Paintpots Nurseries is one of the most reliable childcare service providers. They have 3 nursery centres situated in the heart of Manchester city centre, Cheshire and Wythenshawe.
Contact Paintpots Nurseries
The Old School House Day Nursery
73 School Lane Hartford
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1PF
Phone: 01606 783050
Email: info@paintpotsnurseries.co.uk
Web: paintpotsnurseries.co.uk
About the Company: For further information phone 01606-783050 or email info@paintpotsnurseries.co.uk.