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Latest Ofsted Report
 

Windmills Nursery Ofsted Success
Windmills Nursery School was inspected by OFSTED  on  26th February, 2009.  This was the first inspection based on the new Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum implemented from September 2008, and staff were delighted with the extremely positive feedback
 
The new inspections judge settings in three main areas:

Overall effectiveness

Leadership and Management

Quality and Standards
 
Inspectors assign a grade to  each aspect within these areas from 1 - 4.  Grade 1 being Outstanding and Grade 4 being inadequate.  Windmills achieved grade 2 - good in all areas and staff were very proud to receive the highest judgement grade 1 - outstanding for the following:

‘How well does the provision promote inclusive practice?’

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others?’

How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve?’

 

Below are just some of the comments made in the report:
“The Nursery provides a warm and caring environment where the welfare of the children is a priority.  The managers are constantly looking for ways to improve the provision, and they demonstrate that they have good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.”
 
“ Their practice in meeting the needs of all groups of children is outstanding.  Partnership with parents and with the school is exemplary and contributes very effectively to the good progress that children make.  The children benefit from the shared use of the school’s good quality outdoor play areas and resources”.
 
“The management have successfully brought about considerable improvements to the setting since the last inspection through a number of initiatives, including the establishment of a Forest School on the nursery site.”
 
“The children show exceptional enjoyment in coming to the nursery because the activities provided are both interesting and fun and they are made to feel very secure in the caring and welcoming environment.  Consequently, they are well motivated and challenged, and progress well in all areas of their learning.”
 
Full copy of the report

Anyone interested in seeing a full copy of the inspection report can find it at

www.ofsted.gov.uk
 

Nursery mobile telephone number: 07906 519148