The University of Plymouth’s on-site nursery has been named outstanding in all areas at a recent Ofsted inspection.
Run by
University Commercial Services Plymouth
, Freshlings Nursery was named outstanding in its quality education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
Ofsted no longer uses a single overall grade, or one-word rating, for schools or early years settings, instead focusing on key judgements in individual areas.
Report highlights include:
- “Children thrive at this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive nursery. The nursery ensures that the well-being of children and families is at the heart of everything they do.”
- “Leaders and staff plan an inspirational curriculum based on children's previous learning and their knowledge of best practice. They seamlessly thread individual children's next steps into play experiences.”
- “The nursery has high expectations of all children. Staff use their excellent knowledge of how children develop, alongside regular assessments, to create highly personalised learning plans.”
- “The knowledgeable and inspirational leaders have a true passion for providing the best possible care.”
Professor Verity Campbell Barr
