A Ventnor nursery has jumped from ‘Inadequate’ to ‘Outstanding’ in six months in what it has described as a momentous achievement.
In June 2022, Ofsted visited Ventnor Community Early Years (VCEY) and raised concerns at children’s wellbeing being compromised.
Highly motivated, active learners
Now, changes have been made and after a second visit in December, the education watchdog found children were exceptionally happy and settled.
The inspectors said the children were highly motivated, active learners and behaved well.
High expectations
Staff have high expectations for all children and any gaps in their development were swiftly identified and discussed with parents.
Children receive excellent support, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities.
Exceptional quality of education
Inspectors also said the quality of education is exceptional as staff plan a broad and stimulating curriculum which they use to help children develop an exceptionally wide range of skills for the future.
Since the last inspection, Ofsted said VCEY had significantly improved the learning environment and re-established the outstanding quality of children’s care and learning.
Knowledge of child development
Managers, inspectors said, use their extensive expertise, knowledge of child development and management skills to make ongoing improvements to the setting, including the curriculum.
The staff are extremely caring and kind towards the children, responding to their individual care needs and have greatly improved how they manage children’s behaviour.
Outstanding in all areas
All areas of the inspection had improved to outstanding; the quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; and leadership and management.
Safeguarding measures are effective, Ofsted said, and staff have exemplary knowledge and understanding of child protection.
A momentous achievement
Posting on Facebook, the early years setting said it was a momentous achievement and simply unheard to accomplish in such a short time.
They said,
“The team has demonstrated an immeasurable amount of courage and heart during very difficult circumstances,
“We will always be eternally grateful to everyone who believed in us and our provision.”
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