Partou Playtime Day Nursery and Pre-school in Shepperton has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas following an Ofsted inspection.
In the official report, which has just been released, the inspector praises team members for forming strong bonds with the children and supporting their emotional wellbeing.
“Staff gather information from parents when children first start, which helps them settle quickly,” she observes. “Staff know their key children well. This helps staff to plan what children need to learn next and supports children to achieve and make progress in their development.”
Partou Playtime’s curriculum also impressed the inspector, who describes it as “well sequenced” and reflecting “each child's unique needs.” She writes: “Staff know their key children's needs well, including those with SEND, and children make sound progress from their starting points. Children's home backgrounds are reflected well, including other languages they hear or speak at home. This helps children to feel valued.”
Partnerships between the nursery and families are “strong” with information shared from home “used effectively by staff to support children's learning.”
And the setting’s safeguarding culture is defined as “open and positive” and putting “children's interests first.”
Within easy reach of Shepperton town centre and Shepperton railway station, Partou Playtime is filled with fun, educational resources that stimulate children’s creativity and encourage their natural development.
The setting also includes a huge soft play area with three levels of challenging obstacles which support the development of physical skills, together with an enclosed garden area equipped with climbing frames, mud kitchens and sensory gardens.
Team members at Partou Playtime in Shepperton which has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Lisa Callan, Partou Playtime Nursery Manager, said: “We are proud of our nursery and pleased with the Ofsted report which highlights the work the team is doing to deliver the best possible experiences for families.
“It was a pleasure to accompany the inspector on a learning walk of all areas of the nursery and discuss our early years curriculum with her.
“She also spoke to other members of the team, observed our interactions with the children and invited families to share their views on what we do.
“Partou Playtime is a special place to work with a first class team and lovely children starting off on their learning journey.”
Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director, said: “It is an impressive report which is a credit to Lisa and her team.
“The inspector also notes that team members are well-supported in their professional development and wellbeing.
“This is a key element of Partou’s ‘people first culture’ across all our settings around the country.
“It is satisfying to see that this proactive approach has been recognised by Ofsted.”