We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Happy Days Nursery and Pre-School, Yeovil has been recognised as meeting the Expected Standard in all areas during our recent Ofsted inspection. We are also pleased to confirm that our safeguarding practices were judged as Met, reflecting the high priority we place on the safety and well-being of every child in our care.
Inspectors noted that our children “demonstrate that they are gaining a broad range of skills and knowledge and are prepared for their transition to the next room or school.” and “Children enjoy their time at the setting and engage enthusiastically in the wide range of learning opportunities staff provide. “
Ofsted has recently moved away from single-word grades to provide a more detailed look at how nurseries perform. Instead of a one-size-fits-all label, settings are now evaluated against specific quality standards:
π΅ Exceptional: Significantly exceeds expectations.
π΅ Strong Standard: Securely above the expected quality.
π΅ Expected Standard: Consistently and reliably meets all requirements.
π΅ Needs Attention / Urgent Improvement: Areas where further work is required.
By achieving the Expected Standard across the board, Happy Days has proven to be a secure, effective, and high-quality environment for early years education.
The inspection team praised our warm and inclusive atmosphere. They observed first-hand how our children; from our curious babies to our confident pre-schoolers – settle in quickly and form deep, trusting relationships with our nursery team.
The report highlighted several key strengths:
π‘ Leaders and staff create an inclusive environment where all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those facing barriers to learning, access learning opportunities alongside their peers
π‘ Staff support children’s emotional development by encouraging them to use calm spaces when needed and by talking about and naming feelings.
π‘ Children take part in cooking activities that help them to learn about healthy food choices and develop their understanding of nutrition.
While we are incredibly proud of this result, we see it as a foundation to build upon. Our leadership team is already moving forward with plans to further enhance our communication with parents and create even more opportunities for our children to grow in independence and resilience.
Read the full report here.
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