Olive Garden Nursery is given top marks by Ofsted

Olive Garden Nursery in Daubhill was given top marks in all areas by the education watchdog, Ofsted.

Inspector Kellie Lever found that "children are cared for extremely well in the wonderful and nurturing nursery'.

She stated in her report: "Staff prioritise children's emotional needs and display a remarkable level of warmth and compassion. The manager and staff are extremely dedicated to providing children with high-quality interactions right from the start."

Children's behaviour is described by the inspector as 'remarkable' and that youngsters 'are highly engaged and eager to explore and solve problems'.

The manager was said to be 'dedicated to providing children and their families with the best possible service, care and learning opportunities' and that she provided continuous support to the staff.

Ms Lever said: "Children's early communication and language development is a key strength at the nursery and nothing short of exceptional."

She added: "All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are becoming confident communicators.

"There is an inspirational team of SEND coordinators. They work with a wide range of other professionals, staff and parents to ensure that the children receive the additional support that they need."

Partnerships with parents were described as outstanding with plenty of opportunities for them to be involved in their children's learning.

The inspector stated: "Meetings take place with parents before their children start attending.

These meetings cover the importance of two-way communication and their children's care and development. Parents express their gratitude and appreciation for the support given, not only to their children but to them."

Maryam Chauhan, manager, said: "We are absolutely overjoyed to receive an outstanding grade in all areas from Ofsted for the third time.

"This remarkable achievement not only reaffirms our dedication to our vision statement of 'firm foundation and high expectations' but also reflects the unwavering commitment and passion demonstrated by our dedicated management and staff. It is a recognition of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire team over the past 14 years.

"Having previously been awarded the outstanding grading in May 2013 and January 2018, our consistent performance at this level is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence. We continue to set the bar high, consistently pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in providing the best possible education and support for the children in our community.

"Our purpose is clear that we strive to work tirelessly for the best outcomes for every child who attends our nursery. We believe that every child has the potential for greatness, and we are committed to unlocking their full potential. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to further improve our services, ensuring that we consistently deliver the highest standard of education and support to our children and families.

"We are incredibly proud of this outstanding result and the continued trust and support of our community and provide a brighter future for the children under our care.”