Ofsted reports: Calderdale village nursery rated 'Outstanding'

Clifton Village Nursery has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the education watchdog.

Their inspector’s report said: “Children enter this stimulating environment excitedly.

"They immerse themselves in the excellent activities that challenge and inspire them to learn.

"Staff use their knowledge of children's interests and abilities to carefully plan activities that enhance their learning, building on what they already know.

"All children become confident individuals who make choices and develop independence.”

The inspector praised the nursery’s quality of teaching and said staff supervise children very closely.

She said children become confident and fluent users of language, and benefit from rich opportunities that help them have an excellent insight into each other's backgrounds and diversity.

She described the leaders and managers as “inspirational” and added parents speak very highly of staff.

She also said support for children with special educational needs and disabilities is outstanding.

Nursery Manager Hannah Morton said: “We're all really proud of the outstanding achievement.

"As a manager, I cannot praise highly enough the staff team at Clifton Village Nursery. Children are at the forefront of everything we do at nursery and this is reflected in our glowing report.

"Managing the nursery is an absolute joy and I am so proud that all our efforts have been recognised. The nursery is busier than ever and we'reso pleased with the feedback that we receive not only from Ofsted but from parents and other professionals too. Its a huge achievement.”