Outstanding Ofsted - Children's Place Barkerend

Recipient: Children's Place Barkerend

Date: Monday 14 Dec 2015

Effectiveness of the leadership and management - Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment - Outstanding
Personal development, behaviour and welfare - Outstanding
Outcomes for children - Outstanding

The report went on to say:

"Inspirational and enthusiastic staff provide extremely high-quality learning experiences which ensure children are fully engaged, eager to explore, thrive on new challenges and make outstanding progress."

"The manager and staff form a dynamic with an infectious enthusiasm for continuous improvement."

"Staff have an excellent knowledge of how children learn. Robust systems are in place to observe, assess and plan very effectively for children's next stage of development."

"Children's individual needs are exceptionally well met. Staff are highly skilled in caring for disabled children and those with special educational needs. All staff are proactive in carrying out their own research and undertaking purposeful training. This contributes to the extremely high standards of care and education provided."

"Partnerships with parents, schools and outside agencies are excellent. Extremely effective processes are in place to work closely with other professionals and share information."

"The manager and her team are highly reflective of their practice. They regard the views of parents and children as extremely important."