Westfield is officially "Outstanding" at helping children to be healthy - and we have a glowing OFSTED report right across the board!
"Children are highly valued as individuals," says the inspector, adding that they are "excited and motivated to learn."
"Children's health is paramount," he says, praising our "highly enthusiastic approach to physical exercise."
We knew it all along, but it's nice that OFSTED thinks Westfield's staff are "extremely vigilant," while the children are "enthusiastic, highly motivated and very happy."
We have always been proud of our inspection reports - going right back to the early 90s when North Yorkshire Social Services gave us glowing reports. In those days we were the only nursery in the country to publish our inspection reports on the Internet.
Our latest inspection report is just as good (you can download a copy from the link on the right of this page). Here are some highlights:
"Children develop an excellent understanding about the importance of healthy practices."
"Children fully understand the need to practise effective routines of personal hygiene and do this on a daily basis. "
"They are cared for in an extremely clean and hygienic environment"
"Children are offered healthy and nutritious food during the day, which is freshly prepared on site. They have outstanding opportunities to learn about healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet."
"Children develop a highly enthusiastic approach to physical exercise through regular access to outdoor play and indoor activities."
"Children are cared for in a very clean, bright and well maintained environment"
"Toys and equipment are stimulating, fun, interesting and provide good age appropriate challenges."
"Risks of accidental injuries to children are minimised through extremely vigilant staff"
"Children benefit from a good range of safety measures, for example heater covers, fire extinguishers and fully secure outdoor play areas."
"Children are well protected from possible abuse or neglect"
"All staff fully understand their responsibilities to the children in their care and show a good understanding of the procedure to follow with any concerns."
"Children enjoy an excellent range of rich, varied and imaginative activities, which fully involve them and develop their imagination, language, mathematical, physical and creative development."
"Children are highly confident, they are very keen to communicate and build strong relationships with other children"
"Children thrive from strong relationships with staff, who are very interested in them, asking questions to make them think."
"Children are enthusiastic, highly motivated and very happy at the setting."
"Children's interest in learning is stimulated in a well organised room, where resources are freely accessible"
"Children have a strong exploratory impulse, they are excited and motivated to learn"
"Children confidently operate simple equipment and develop good ICT skills through regular computer sessions. "
"Children are highly valued as individuals and are treated with equal concern. "
"Children develop a positive attitude to others and have extensive opportunities learn about the wider world and community"
"They plant and grow their own vegetables, celebrate different festivals, are involved in recycling and take part in fundraising. "
"Staff have attended training on special needs and implement a detailed policy to ensure all children reach their full potential."
"Parents build strong and trusting relationships with staff and are kept fully informed about the nursery through detailed information about the setting and their child's development."
"Children behave in exemplary fashion. They take turns, learn to share toys and consistently show consideration for others. "
"Good behaviour is well valued and children receive lots of praise and encouragement throughout the day."
" The setting is extremely well organised and rooms are laid out to provide good play opportunities for children. "
"Staff regularly attend and update training and have a good knowledge of childcare and education, which they use to provide stimulating opportunities for all children."
"Staff are extremely well deployed, they consistently interact with children to give them effective support and encouragement, which helps them feel secure and confident."
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Our latest Ofsted Report