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Comments from our customers We welcome and value feedback about The Oak Tree - especially from parents. The following comments give you a view of our nursery from our parents' perspective: The Oak Tree [is] such an enjoyable place for the children to belong to. XX has certainly benefited tremendously from her time here. …I was enormously impressed by the nursery and by the commitment and enthusiasm of the staff. ...I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you and your staff for the wonderful care given to xxx during her time with you. It has been very positive for her and we have seen her confidence grow and her social skills …. really improve. … xxx has thoroughly enjoyed her time at the Oak Tree Nursery and we have nothing but praise for all the staff who have made xx's stay a happy and rewarding one. . … I believe that your nursery is by far the best I have seen and I look forward to bringing my baby to you… … The staff have all been so warm, friendly and professional….
Ofsted We received our first Ofsted inspection early in the summer of 2004 and were delighted to be given the highest rating possible, which was a 'good'. Our second Ofsted inspection was in Spring 2006 and we were delighted to be awarded ‘outstanding’ in three areas of care. To jump direct to the Ofsted site and read our full report click here Alternatively, here are some excerpts from the full report: Overall ‘The children benefit from a vibrant, well organised and stimulating environment.’ Helping children to be healthy ‘outstanding’ ‘Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy eating...[and]...benefit from healthy, nutritious well-balanced meals that are prepared by the cook and staff on site.’’ ‘Children have exceptional opportunities to engage in physical activities.’’ Protecting children ‘outstanding’ ‘Practitioners are extremely vigilant about children’s safety...[and]...meticulously implement daily risk assessments.’ Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do ‘good’ ‘Children are happy, confident and settled and enjoy their time at nursery.’ ‘Children show delight and excitement..’ ‘Children are well-behaved and form firm friendships and care for each other.’ Helping children make a positive contribution ‘outstanding’ ‘Children [are]...extremely confident...[and] show strong self-esteem.’ ‘Children gain an extremely well developed respect for themselves and others as they learn about their community and the wider world...’ ‘Parents are fully involved in their child’s learning.’ Organisation ‘good’ ‘All practitioners have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and work well together as a team...’ ‘..children receive a consistent high level of support throughout the day..’ ‘High importance is place on training’ ‘Management and practitioners have a clear vision for the nursery and are enthusiastic and motivated.’
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