Reports and Performance
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Their goal is to seek improvement, and achieve excellence in education and skills for learners of all ages, and in the care of children and young people.
Ofsted carry out large number of inspections and regulatory visits in England and publish their findings on their website.
Beechdale Nursery School has been an 'Outstanding' provision since 2007
You can view our most recent Ofsted report on their website or view the PDF below:
Inspectors agree with staff when they say that Beechdale Nursery School is a truly magical place for children to learn and grow.
Children are safe and happy as they enthusiastically explore the stimulating learning environment and the appealing activities on offer. Adults at Beechdale know children and their families well, always ensuring best interests and welfare are staff’s priority.
The exceptional relationships that exist in this school create a warm and secure atmosphere where all excel.
Whatever their starting points, children are exceptionally well-supported in their learning and play by staff who are experts in understanding the needs of young children.
Behaviour is exemplary. Children concentrate deeply, engaging and persevering with activities well. They are delighted to learn new knowledge or to further develop their skills, clapping their hands in joy. Children form strong friendships.
The curriculum is expertly designed by leaders who have a thorough knowledge of the early years curriculum and pedagogy.
Children with SEND are very well-supported. Children’s needs are identified swiftly and with accuracy. Detailed plans are devised to support the learning and development of these children. They promote solid and manageable improvement. As a result, children with SEND make strong progress.
All staff at Beechdale Nursery School firmly believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Leaders are passionate and dedicated advocates for vulnerable children and their families. Leaders ensure that relationships with families are strong, professional and supportive.