Meanwood Valley Preschool: Ofsted praise as Leeds nursery celebrates first Outstanding rating
A Leeds nursery is celebrating its first ever Ofsted Outstanding rating.
Meanwood Valley Preschool, located at the Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Avenue, was rated Outstanding in all four inspected areas - the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
It is the nursery’s first Outstanding rating since being officially registered in November 2021.
The education watchdog said: “Children are highly independent in this inspiring pre-school. They are welcomed each day by the friendly and caring staff into an environment that ignites their excitement.
“Children have excellent opportunities to develop their mathematical knowledge. For example, while playing with dough in the 'finger gym', children talk about size and length.”
Staff's knowledge of each child is exceptional and home visits before children start, help staff to know the families very well.
They place a “strong emphasis” on developing children's communication and language. They model key vocabulary to a high standard, so that children talk confidently about their activities.
Inspectors added: “Parents are extremely happy with their child's experiences and the close bonds which they have with their key persons. They comment that staff are amazing and very caring.
“Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are quickly identified. They are individually supported by highly skilled and experienced staff. Staff work excellently with other professionals and very closely with parents to put specific plans into place.”
Staff provide children with numerous opportunities to develop their independence. For example, peeling their own fruit for snack and tidying up.
The “dedicated and hardworking leaders” are extremely effective at reflecting on their practice. They ensure that staff are supported to the best of their ability.