Latest Ofsted findings are ‘tremendous achievement’ for Birstall nursery where there is a ‘purposeful buzz’
A Birstall nursery – where there is a “purposeful buzz” – has received a ‘strong standard’ rating from Ofsted, just two and a half years since first opening its doors.
Mrs B’s Nursery was visited by inspectors in February, resulting in a ‘strong standard’ judgement in all six areas under Ofsted’s new early years framework – achievement; behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines; children’s welfare and wellbeing; curriculum and teaching; inclusion; and leadership and governance.
Children at the Moat Hill setting “behave incredibly well” and are kind to each other, whilst managing their own emotions to a “high level”.
Inspectors noted there is a “purposeful learning environment” for those one to four-year-old youngsters who attend, with staff being “highly attentive to babies needs”.
The report states: “Children listen attentively and follow complex instructions with ease. As children play, they cooperate and ask each other for help when they need it . Staff comment on acts of kindness. This helps children to do the right thing again.
“Staff take account of routines set in place by parents and follow similar patterns. They ensure they talk to parents every day about sleep and feeding. Babies are happy and regularly fling their body towards the adults they trust for a cuddle.”
It adds: “Staff frequently remind children how to keep themselves safe as they prepare to go for a walk, go outside or climb up steps.
“The way that staff extend vocabulary is a real strength of the nursery. Staff emphasise key words they would like children to focus on. They offer new words that have similar meanings, extending the vocabulary further.
“Leaders are highly enthusiastic about providing the very best education and care. This enthusiasm dissipates to the entire staff team. Staff speak with real passion about ensuring that all children gain essential communication and language skills to enable them to succeed.”
“Naomi Beaumont, Nursery Manager said: “To achieve such positive results from Ofsted only two and a half years after opening, and following our first inspection, is a tremendous achievement.
“We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful to the families who trust us with their children’s early education and care.”
The nursery was also recently visited by Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater who met with staff and children to learn more about the vital role high-quality early years education plays in supporting families and preparing children for future success.
Naomi added: “The recent visit from Kim Leadbeater was also a wonderful opportunity to showcase the important work taking place in our nursery every day.
“I would like to thank all our staff, children and families for their ongoing support and contribution to creating a warm, welcoming and inspiring learning environment.”