‘Inclusive’ Chesterfield nursery ‘where children feel safe’ celebrates Ofsted success
A Chesterfield nursery praised for ‘engaging environment’ and ‘inclusive approach’ is celebrating an Ofsted success.
Chesterfield’s Kids Planet Brampton has met ‘expected standard’ across all six areas inspected by Ofsted impressing inspectors with 'culture of kindness and respect’.
The nursery, located in a renovated Chatsworth Road building, previously home to Brampton Moor Methodist Church, was praised for a ‘broad’ curriculum and range of activities allowing children to become ‘sociable, confident and inquisitive’ learners.
Inspectors found that ‘babies, toddlers and pre-school children’ all felt ‘safe’ and had a ‘sense of belonging at the nursery’ with ‘engaging environment’ allowing them to thrive.
The report has highlighted the nursery's ‘inclusive approach’ ensured by swift referrals to external health and education professionals, which helps staff provide the correct support for children with special educational needs or disabilities and those known to children's social care.
Inspectors noted that staff were ‘positive role models’ for children who showed ‘pride in their achievements’ and were confident to approach staff when needed.
Parents have further praised the nursery, which can cater for up to 81 learners, for the ‘warm welcome each day’, and individual approach of staff who know their children ‘well’.
Jade Race, Acting Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Brampton, said: “I am so proud of our Ofsted result and the amazing team behind it that every day, show true dedication to their role and making sure the children are safe and thriving.
"As a manager, I wouldn’t be able to do my job without my fantastic team and I really appreciate all they do for our nursery.
"This result reflects all of the hard work we continue to do daily to make sure we’re the best we can be for our families.
The Ofsted report comes after an inspection carried out on May 28 under a new Ofsted framework.
According to the newly introduced rules, overall inspection grades are no longer given and inspectors instead award the schools with ratings across main inspection areas including: Attendance and behaviour, Achievement, Curriculum and teaching, Inclusion, Leadership and governance, as well as Personal development and well-being.
The updated ratings include: Exceptional (the new highest grade), Strong standard, Expected standard, Needs attention and Urgent improvement (the new lowest grade).