At our last OFSTED inspection we were again awarded Outstanding in all areas – you can read a summary for parents and carers here or the full Inspector’s report on the OFSTED site.

We have also gained the following awards:

• Work-Life Balance Policies in the Workplace
• Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for Promoting Heath in Early Years Setting
• Recognition of 100% Commitment to Quality from Worcestershire County Council’s Early Years and Childcare Service
• Healthy Choices Award (Worcestershire Regulatory Service)
• 5-star Food Hygiene Rating – Food Standards Agency
• Sun Safety Award
• Kidderminster College’s Employer of the Year Award

All our staff continually work to maintain our high standards and promote good practice by working with the:

• Worcestershire Early Years Service
• Professional Partnership Group
• Pre-School Learning Alliance
• National Day Nurseries Association

Individual members of staff also renew and update their certificates as needed.

For example:

• Building on Early Years qualifications to attain Degree level
• Renewing Safeguarding Children Certificates
• Attending Special Educational Needs and Disabilities courses
• Renewing Food Hygiene Certificates
• Team leading courses