"This is what early years education is all about...." quote from Ofsted Inspector
Outstanding.... Outstanding ... Outstanding!
We received a glowing and lengthy report regarding the education and the excellent behaviour of the children in the playgroup and a copy can be found on the Ofsted web site, or from the H.O.P.E. Family Centre
'Helping children to be healthy' ... a number of outstanding factors were highlighted including the hot dinners for the children, using, as far as possible, fresh, local and organic produce, as was the use of the outdoor area which is "well planned, to create an outdoor classroom which provides children with opportunities to use their imaginations."
'Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe' ... it was stated that "children enter an environment that is highly stimulating, exciting and motivates all aspects of their development."
'Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do' ... here it was stated that "they have excellent relationsips with the staff who help them to develop their confidence through sensitive interactions and warm praise and encouragement..." also that "staff have high expectations about what each individual child can achieve and support them well to achieve their full potential."
H.O.P.E. is also delighted that partnership working with parents was also highlighted as "Outstanding" as this has always been at the heart of our philosophy.