"Visionary" Gateshead nursery where "children thrive" awarded coveted Ofsted rating
A Gateshead nursey has been awarded a coverted Ofsted rating following a hugely successful inspection.
Bensham Grove Nursery School on Sidney Grove was recently awarded an ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.
Following the inspection in mid-July, the full details of the inspection were released this week to the pleasue of families familiar to the site.
The inspection report says: “Children thrive in this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment. Even the youngest children develop secure attachments with trusted adults and begin to explore with confidence.
“They move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor learning spaces, confidently making choices about their play.”
It adds: “Staff are excellent role models and set high expectations for every child. Children listen attentively, negotiate with peers and show genuine empathy.”
Ofsted ratings of nurseries are reviewed across four seperate parts. These are the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management. Bensham Grove recorded a very rare outstanding rating across all four aspects.
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Leadership was met with a lot of praise, with the inspection report reading: “Leadership is visionary and rooted in a deep understanding of the community.
“Leaders are highly visible, responsive and committed to continuous improvement. They provide strong professional and emotional support to staff, model reflective practice and prioritise purposeful training.
“Their values and expectations are shared by the whole team, resulting in a cohesive, highly skilled workforce.”