Ofsted Reports

25th may 2023

“Children arrive excited, enthusiastic and eager to learn. They are greeted by happy and welcoming staff and leave their parents with ease. Children settle very quickly within the child-friendly and inviting environment. They display lots of confidence as they engage in activities of their choice. Children delight in story time. They sit comfortably and listen with intent. Staff have established close bonds with the children and know them well. Children communicate their needs, and staff are very attentive. Staff support children to recognise and name their emotions and those of others. Children have opportunities to talk about how they are feeling at group times. Less confident children are encouraged to give a thumbs up or thumbs down.
Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They are polite, and their behaviour is very good. Children show kindness and concern for one another. They learn to share and negotiate when taking turns. For example, pre-school children are thoroughly engaged as they work together to turn over logs to find minibeasts. They look carefully at the minibeasts they have found while sharing the magnifying glasses. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including school.

Download full report here Sarahs Ark Ofsted Report 2023

1st Nov 2017

“Children settle in quickly and make friends easily. They are confident individuals and are eager to join in activities and contribute towards discussions. Children enjoying making choices throughout the day and play with imagination and creativity. They are inquisitive and active learners; eager to play, explore and find things out. Children are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.”

Download full report here Sarahs Ark Ofsted Report 2017

23rd May 2014

“Children enjoy their time in this very homely and friendly nursery. Staff have excellent relationships with children. They know them well as individuals and are vigilant in
identifying their development needs. Regular and accurate assessment of children’s development results in early identification of any gaps in learning or emerging needs of
individual children. These are dealt with swiftly by the key person and the management team. Staff follow children’s needs very well.”

Download full report here Sarahs Ark Ofsted Report 2014