Outstanding OFSTED Rating

 

Outstanding OFSTED Rating for Our Kirkstall Nursery!

We are thrilled to announce that OFSTED visited our Kirkstall Nursery on 27th November 2024, and we have retained our Outstanding rating! Achieving this recognition in consecutive inspections is a significant accomplishment, as only around 14% of early years settings in England are rated Outstanding.

OFSTED evaluates nurseries based on five key areas: Overall Effectiveness, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. We are proud to share that we achieved Outstanding in all five areas of the inspection.

Domi Domingo outstanding rating from Ofsted

Supporting Every Child’s Progress and Development

OFSTED recognised the excellent progress all our children make and commended how we prepare them for school and their next steps in learning. Children leaving our nursery transition confidently, with a positive attitude towards learning and establish strong foundations for future education.

One of the highlights noted by OFSTED was our commitment to being a multilingual nursery. Our Spanish lessons equip older children with valuable language skills for school, while children with English as an additional language receive tailored support to become confident communicators. Even our non-verbal babies thrive with the help of our dedicated staff.

Encouraging Communication and a Love of Learning

We’re especially proud of the praise we received for fostering children’s communication skills. OFSTED appreciated our emphasis on storytelling, key books, and imaginative play, which develop language skills, a love of reading, and creativity. The inspectors also noted our support for children experiencing delays, ensuring every child feels included and empowered to succeed.

Nurturing Happy, Confident Children

Our team’s dedication to children’s personal development and well-being shone through in the report. OFSTED highlighted how much effort we put into ensuring children feel happy, settled, and secure. Using smiles, praise, and cuddles, our staff build strong relationships that help children thrive.

Highly Trained and Passionate Staff

We invest heavily in staff training and development, and this commitment was recognised in the report:

“There are robust systems to help staff reflect on and develop their practice through sharply focused professional development training and the sharing of new skills and ideas. Staff have a deep understanding of their work and roles, and staff morale is high.”

Many of our staff have been with us for years, bringing experience, stability, and passion to our nursery.

domi domingo children playing outside

Strong Parent Partnerships

Our collaboration with parents is at the heart of what we do, and we’re delighted that OFSTED recognised our strong parent partnerships. We deeply value the positive feedback provided to the inspector and are committed to continuing to deliver the best possible care for your children.

To read the full OFSTED report, click here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481829

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