Outstanding report from Ofsted for nursery at University of Bath

Westwood Nursery at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down campus has retained the top Ofsted rating, which it’s held since 2011.

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The latest report has been published following an inspection last month.

The nursery is rated as Outstanding in all categories – for quality of education, leadership and management, children’s behaviour and attitudes and their personal development.

In her report, the inspector says: “Parents greatly value the positive, inclusive and supportive atmosphere at this nursery.”

Staff are said to be “exceptionally responsive to children’s feelings, interests and changing needs”.

The report highlights: “Children thrive on the respect, attention and care they receive. Subsequently, their behaviour is exemplary. They offer support to their friends, are caring with younger children and build very confident and positive attitudes.”

The inspector also observes: “Parents say that staff’s high aspirations, dedication and compassion shine through in the work they do for the children.

“First-time parents are very grateful for the advice staff give them, helping them navigate milestones and support their children’s learning at home. Staff have regular meetings with parents to discuss children’s progress.

“They very promptly outline any areas where children may need further support and work in a concerted way to get children the help they need to reach their potential.”

Leadership is described as “incredibly effective” and the children are “exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain and their future education”.

There is said to be an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children’s interests first.

There are 60 children on the roll at the nursery, which originally opened in 1970.