Ofsted Inspection Report
The staff and children of FCCC Dill Hall are proud of their Ofsted inspection from December 2009 and would like to share the following extracts with you:-
How effective is the provision in meeting the needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage? Grade 2
How effectively is provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage led and managed? Grade 2
How effectively are children in the Early Years Foundation Stage helped to learn and develop? Grade 2
How effectively is the welfare of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage promoted? Grade 2
The key inspection judgements and what they mean;
Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality
Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong
Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound
Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough
"Children are well cared for in a warm, welcoming, safe and stimulating environment. Staff recognise children's individual needs and involve them in all aspects of the facilities and activities."
"Partnerships with other professionals are evident, as staff link with the area's special educational needs coordinator and teachers at the local primary school."
"The deployment of resources is excellent; staff use resources and equipment creatively and imaginatively."
"Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Staff communicate with parents on a daily basis to share important information about children's routines and their development."
"Children feel a sense of belonging as they display their own achievements and pictures on display boards. They are confident and secure with their key person and have positive relationships with them."
"Staff talk to children all the time and ask open ended questions to challenge children's thinking, enabling them to express themselves."
"Staff are fully committed to good quality care, which actively promotes the children's knowledge and understanding of safety, healthy lifestyles and develops their skills for the future, which enables them to make a positive contribution."