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Thamesmead Pre-School ‘Outstanding’
Acorn Pre-School, which is owned and managed by Trust Thamesmead, has become the only pre-school in Bexley to receive the highest award given by Ofsted.
It has been labelled ‘outstanding’ in every area in its latest inspection report, also making it one of fewer than 20 pre-schools in Greater London to achieve this standard.
The pre-school was judged on the quality and standards of the care and nursery education where it has been found to be outstanding in all five outcomes:
• helping children to be healthy
• protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe
• helping them achieve well and enjoy what they do
• helping children make a positive contribution
• the quality of the organisation, leadership and management
The Ofsted report said of pupils: “They learn how to keep themselves healthy through a comprehensive range of everyday activities and experiences. They thrive and know the benefits of a healthy diet and are cared for in an attractive, vibrant, well maintained and secure environment.
“They settle successfully and play happily. They demonstrate confidence and are consistently absorbed in their play because staff provide them with a range of stimulating resources and creatively presented activities.”
The Ofsted report went on to praise the quality of the teaching and learning.
“Children are making rapid progress through all areas of the early years curriculum. They are self-motivated, focussed ad continually engaged in activities they enjoy.
“Children with learning difficulties are very well supported by dedicated and committed staff and key workers and Trust Thamesmead specialists work together with Bexley Snap to support children with additional needs.”
The pre-school, in Glimpsing Green, was also praised for its outstanding leadership and management.
Acorn Pre-School Manager Viv Viney said: “We were only able to achieve this fantastic inspection report because everyone involved in Acorn Pre-school played a full part. By this I mean not only my brilliant team but also the external agencies with which we work closely. They’ve all worked incredibly hard and shown true commitment and I can’t thank them enough. Our parents and the children also feel very proud to be part of our success.”
Trust Thamesmead Chief Executive Mick Hayes said the entire organisation was thrilled with the Ofsted report. He said: “I don’t think you can do any better in life than serving the under fives ‘outstandingly’ and helping give them a great start in what is an increasingly complex/difficult life.
“I am very proud indeed of the team who have worked so hard to make this happen. This Ofsted confirms what we have always known – that the pre-school, our staff and children are very special.”
Trust Thamesmead Chair Jackie Smith said: “This is an excellent Ofsted report and is a credit to the hard work and dedication of the staff. Congratulations to everyone involved at Acorn Pre-School.”
This outstanding Ofsted report comes hot on the heels of that of another of Trust Thamesmead childcare setting. Arnott Pre-School in Thamesmead received a very good inspection in September, just six months after opening its service last year.
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