Tottington Nursery Ofsted Comments
Unique reference number |
EY415315 |
Inspection date |
04/08/2011 |
Inspector |
Wendy Fitton |
Setting address |
Tottington Nursery School, Kirklees Street, Tottington, BURY, Lancashire, BL8 3NJ |
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“Children are extremely well cared for in a highly stimulating and child-centred environment. Meticulous organisation of the educational programmes, which are highly innovative, reflect rich, varied and imaginative experiences for all children.“
“There are superb partnerships established with both parents and carers, with effective links to other providers and professionals to meet children's welfare and development needs very well. “
"The nursery's safeguarding policies are highly comprehensive and staff have excellent understanding of their role and duty in keeping children safe from harm. They are highly experienced and qualified in all aspects of learning and welfare of young children.”
“The quality and provision of resources, environments and equipment is exemplary and children clearly benefit and thrive, as a result of the setting they are in.”
“There is enthusiastic involvement from all staff and management in team meetings to actively discuss and share their ideas and to continue working towards the visions and values of the nursery.”
“There is an inspired vision for the nursery, as staff, management and directors are enthusiastic and inspired to provide outstanding quality childcare. There is exceptional reflection on what is provided and, therefore, the capacity to maintain continuous improvement and enhance all aspects for children is first class.”
“There are strong links with local children's centres and local primary school teachers to support children in their transition to school. The nursery has a highly positive relationship with parents to involve them in all decision making on key matters about the organisation.”
“Parents' comment extremely positively about the service they receive and the access to the wealth of information around the environment, the newsletters and exceptional communication, openness and friendly manner from staff.”
“Staff have excellent understanding and knowledge of each child's background and their needs and inspire children to learn about the world around them and the society and community they live in.”
“Children make rapid progress as they play freely and spontaneously in the well-planned, vibrant environment. Staff respond positively to the information provided by parents and plan enthusiastically for individual learning needs and interests.”
“Each child is assigned a key person to be responsible for their development, routine care practices and the liaison with parents.”
“Children show a very strong sense of belonging and are exceptionally safe and secure within their own environment and with their key person.”
“The high quality adult interaction and the outstanding organisation of routines, helps and supports children to gain a strong sense of security.”
“Children thoroughly enjoy visits from the community support police officers, fire fighters and learn how to keep safe in the home and when outside.”
“All children understand the importance of following robust personal hygiene routines. They show an excellent understanding of healthy eating and the importance of fresh air and exercise.”
“Children have a healthy nutritious diet, with freshly prepared food made daily on the premises. Permanent snack tables are set up in the different areas to enable the children to make healthy choices from fruit and access fresh drinking water.”
“All children have access to the outside areas and continuous provision is accessible throughout the day, both inside and outside, to ensure all children are able to have fresh air everyday.”
“Children are enthusiastic about making their own choices throughout the continuous provision. They are extremely confident and self-assured as they see their own artwork, pictures and photographs displayed around the environment.”
“All children are valued and respected and show sensitivity to differences. They are involved in fund raising for children in other countries and for children who are in different family situations than their own.”
“They respond to simple instructions and learn about their own independence and develop excellent social skills when helping to tidy up, serving drinks and making friends. Children enjoy taking part and build their confidence as they develop skills for the future in the specific aspects of the curriculum.”