Lodge Inspections
Portico Lodge
We pride ourselves in providing the highest possible standard of childcare and education through promoting the 5 Outcomes set by OFSTED
To see our latest full report from 19th July 2007 please click here
What did Ofsted have to say about us?
"Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming environment."
"Children are cared for by qualified and experienced staff."
"The provision is good. Children are happy and settled. They enter eagerly and are quickly absorbed in self chosen play activities. This is due to the warm, caring relationships staff build with the children, which enables them to feel safe and secure in their care."
"Effective observation systems mean staff are able to chart children's progress and use the information well to plan the next steps in their learning."
"All babies have a secure bond with their carer and will seek them out if they are distressed or feel insecure, for example, when visitors are present. They are offered words of comfort, which means they are quickly reassured and are able to resume their play. Babies enjoy the opportunities to explore real and natural materials. They giggle in delight as they wrap the feather boa around themselves; others gaze in wonder at the paper weight and various shells."
"Observations and assessment systems are used very well to identify what children know and the next steps in their learning. This information is used exceptionally well to inform the planning, which means children are able to make good progress."
"Children are confident in their surroundings and demonstrate good levels of independence, as they see to their own personal needs."
"Children's language development is fostered well and the clever weaving of Makaton into everyday conversations enhances the children understanding of communication. Children are confident to use Makaton when conversing with staff at circle time, as they eagerly demonstrate the letters in their name and the names of others."
"Children are keen to access the creative areas and confidently self-select their resources to create their masterpieces."
"All children receive high levels of praise from staff for their efforts and achievements, which successfully fosters their self-esteem and self-worth."
"Parents are presented with a wealth of clear, well organised information about the setting and the type of care they can expect their child to receive."
"Parents state they are very happy with the care their children receive. They comment favourably upon the homely atmosphere, professionalism of the staff and the care their children receive. Several state that their children do not always want to come home at the end of the day, as they are having too much fun."
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Management is committed to the ongoing improvement and development of the educative provision."
To see our full report please click here