Joicey Road Nursery, Low fell, Gateshead – OFSTED Report Highlights

Children’s individuality is acknowledged and valued so consequently, their needs are well met.

Children are cared for in a very safe and secure environment where they are able to explore, investigate and become independent.

Required record keeping systems, policies and procedures are in place and are well organised and regularly reviewed.

Staff have a suitable understanding of policies and procedures, which are implemented well.

Children are recognised and valued as individuals.

Good systems of establishing the individual abilities and preferences of children are in place.

They make good use of questioning support and extend children’s thinking and learning.

Staff are responsive to children’s interests, this is reflected in the activities, and learning experiences provided.

Staff work well together as a team.

Children’s positive behaviour is recognised and praised to promote and reinforce such behaviour. They respond well and their behaviour is good.

Hygiene standards are well maintained.

Positive role modelling by staff and regular routines encourage children to adopt suitable hygiene practices.

Meals are healthy and nutritious.

Parents are able to select menu choices for their children.

Children have regular opportunities for physical play indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

Security is very well maintained.

Staff are very vigilant regarding the supervision of visitors and students and unsupervised contact with children is not permitted.

Strict collection procedures are in place.

Staff supervise children very closely and they have a good understanding of safety policies, such as, outings and a lost child.

Please visit www.ofsted.gov.uk to read the full report for this nursery.

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