Ofsted & Record Keeping

Ofsted

Winsley Acorns Pre-School was inspected by Ofsted on 15th July 2010. Overall the quality of the provision was rated as ‘good‘.

We were delighted that the following outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage were graded as ‘outstanding‘:

• The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning
• The extent to which children make a positive contribution
• the extent to which children develop skills for the future

The report stated:

‘Well developed knowledge of children’s individual needs ensures that staff successfully promote all aspects of children’s welfare and learning. Children are safe and secure at all times and enjoy exploring the available resources both indoors and outdoors. Good use of observation and continually developed planning and assessment systems provide good extension of children’s interests alongside active support. Strong partnerships with parents and some providers help to build positive relationships and ensure the needs of all children are followed. Staff have effective systems in place to monitor and evaluate the provision to support continuous improvement in the care provided for children.’

Record Keeping

We use a Learning Journey, which will transfer to school with your child to be used for their reception year. The records of any child are confidential, however, parents or guardians have a right to view their child’s records at any time.