The University’s children’s centre, Kids in Bloom, has received a positive 2015 Ofsted report.
Kids in Bloom offer nursery provision for 0-4 year olds and holiday play schemes for older children. The service can also support staff during training and Open Days and provide sessional and crèche facilities.
The nursery received an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ across all areas of inspection including effectiveness of leadership and management; quality of teaching; learning and assessment; personal development, behaviour and welfare; and overall outcomes for children.
Excellent teaching and engagement
Ofsted noted the nursery’s effective arrangements for safeguarding and the excellent quality of teaching and engagement for babies and children under two.
The report stated that staff are skilled in supporting children’s communication and language development from a very early age and have a very good understanding of the importance of quality interactions with children., Staff at the nursery were also praised in their ability to meet children’s individual requirements and to place appropriate support for disabled children and those with special educational needs.
Hannah Ashbrook, Assistant Manager of Kids in Bloom at the University, said: “We are absolutely thrilled at the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. Because we have achieved such a successful Ofsted inspection and subsequent report, it doesn’t mean we will stop striving for the best for our children and we are continuing to invest in their care and education and they are continuing to make excellent progress”
Further information
The full report is available to view here.
Kids in Bloom opens Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm.
For more information on the nursery please visit www.kidsinbloom.co.uk.