Since our last inspection in August 2015 the Early Years Framework and the Inspection Framework changed in September 2021. Presently, settings including nurseries and childminders are being down graded and there are no outstanding settings locally in this current inspection round 2021.

As part of this review, in July 2019, we were asked to be a pilot setting for the HMI and another inspector to train them on the new framework. This was valuable to us as a team. We received no formal feedback but were told to continue to challenge ourselves, which we have done and continue to do so.

It was highlighted that too many settings were achieving outstanding. A review was carried out by Ofsted leading to a change in the descriptors (criteria) for all areas of learning. The four grades are:- outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate.

On Thursday 20th January 2022 we had our latest inspection carried out by Rachel Cornish who informed us in order to obtain an Outstanding grade you have to be 100% perfect in all areas.

These are judged individually then carried forward into the overall judgment.

Our outcomes were as follows:-

• Quality of education - Good
• Behaviour and attitude - Outstanding
• Personal development - Good
• Leadership and management - Good
• Giving overall grading of Good

We are really pleased that Rachel made the following comments:-

• Children are exceptionally well behaved. They are attentive, wait and take their turn to use resources
• The atmosphere is calm and peaceful as children are busy and highly motivated to learn
• The manager has a clear and ambitious vision for the setting. She is fully invested in supporting and encouraging every individual, both professionally and personally. Staff moral is high.

Our Ofsted report can be viewed here: Inspection report (URN): 511381 >

We are extremely proud that Broadstone Christian Nursery was rated Outstanding in 2015 & 2009.

Here is what Ofsted said about us.

"Staff have high expectations of what children can achieve and quickly adapt activities to include and challenge each child individually"

Ofsted August 2015 (Awarded Outstanding)

"Children relish their time at the setting. They enjoy affectionate, sensitive and caring relationships, with staff who know them extremely well and inspire them with their own enthusiasm."

Ofsted December 2009 (Awarded Outstanding)

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Ofsted inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages.

Our Ofsted report can be viewed here: Inspection report (URN): 511381 >

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding:

• Children's health and safety are of paramount importance to staff. They maintain very safe and secure environments and complete risk assessments with children. This provides valuable practical activities to help children learn about keeping safe.

• Staff work very closely with parents and carers to plan each child's learning accurately, and continually review their progress. This helps every child to fulfil their learning potential and make rapid progress.

• Staff promote children's behaviour exceptionally well. They are very good role models who promote traditional values. As a result, children show kindness to others, form warm friendships and have loving attachments to staff.

• Staff provide a wealth of activities to nurture children's independence and self confidence. This helps to prepare older children very well for their move to school.

• Children show a great sense of pride in their nursery. They are keen to show visitors their favourite things and help with great enthusiasm when asked.

• Management and staff rigorously evaluate the quality of the nursery provision and include the views of parents and children. This results in staff continually reviewing and improving the routines, and providing many new experiences to meet each child's needs.