Blue Door rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted - updated Dec 2010
December 2010 - update
Since our inspection in 2009 we have continued to develop and grow. We have started the ESCC 'Launchpad to Quality' scheme and have been delighted to have acheived our first module award. We have submitted our second module and are hoping for a result soon.
Maintaining an 'Outstanding' nursery is hard work but it is a challenge that The Blue Door Nursery team are loving!
PRESS RELEASE FROM NOVEMBER 2009
The Blue Door Nursery in Wilmington Road has been awarded “Outstanding” status by Ofsted and is Seaford’s only nursery to be rated “Outstanding”.
The national education watchdog published its latest inspection report on the nursery last week. The report said: “Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.” This is the highest judgment that can be made by Ofsted.
The report praised the nursery’s dedicated and well qualified staff team. “They have a highly consistent awareness of individual children's care and welfare needs,” said the report.
It also lavished praise on the nursery for:
- "Exemplary” quality of planned learning and development programme.
- An excellent range of play activities and challenging experiences for children, within a highly organised and stimulating learning environment.
- An excellently planned and challenging programme of activities that is based on regular learning themes
Nursery owner Rebecca Swindells said: “We were delighted that Ofsted have recognised the dedication, innovation and care that we take in giving pre-schoolers an environment to thrive in.”
“Being recognised as the best nursery in Seaford is fantastic. But we won’t be resting on our laurels, we will keep on working hard for parents and their children.”
"All four of our young children have attended the Blue Door Nursery. We couldn’t be happier with their care and development – they are happy, have fun, learn and bring home loads of creative work”. Clare Wilkinson, Mother
“I’m delighted for Rebecca and her team. Lola loves coming to nursery. The range of activities is inspiring.” Andy Cook, Father
