CHILDREN show “kindness and consideration for each other” at a Hockley pre-school rated “outstanding” by Oftsed for the first time.
Clever Clogs, at Westerings, in Sunny Road, achieved the highest-possible rating in all areas following an inspection on February 1.
The report, published yesterday, found children are happy at the pre-school and confident.
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It stated: “Children arrive extremely happy and excited to start their day.
“They are enthusiastic and curious as they explore in this well-equipped pre-school.
“There is a tremendous sense of purpose and focus throughout and children thrive.
“Children investigate outside, negotiating the climbing frame, sliding down the fire pole and swinging on the rope swing. They make cakes and ‘silly soup’ in the mud kitchen and sing with glee as they create their concoctions, using mud, leaves and flower petals.
“Children confidently lead their own play and chat about their ideas.”
At the time of the inspection there were 49 children at the school, all aged between two and four.
Inspectors also found that children’s behaviour was “excellent”.
The report added: “Children demonstrate excellent behaviour.
“They show kindness and consideration for each other, and this results in high levels of well-being.
“Children are respectful and know how to share and take turns.
“For example, when playing hopscotch they hop and jump, shouting out the numbers. Children wait patiently for their friends to finish.
“They cheer and celebrate each other’s achievements.”
This is the first time the pre-school has been rated “outstanding” since registering in 2014.
Inspectors continued the praise, and add that the manage is committed to provide “excellent care and education”.
The report added: “The manage organises meticulous systems of monitoring staff practice and supervision meetings.
“She identifies training requirements quickly to meet the needs of the children.
“Staff report their morale and well-being is high.
“The manager has also developed outstanding partnerships with parents. Parents say they would highly recommend the pre-school and say their ‘children are thriving’ and ‘they have made amazing progress’.”
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