Nursery where children do their own washing-up rated as ‘outstanding’
A WEST London nursery where children do their own washing-up after break time has been rated ‘outstanding’ in an Ofsted review.
Children at Grand West Pre-Prep in Chelsea make their own snacks and wash up used plates and cups.
The children, aged between two and four, even wipe up any spills and tidy after themselves.
An Ofsted inspector visited the nursery in Lancaster Road on January 11 and was impressed to learn the children loved books and told stories to each other, using props and musical instruments.
The inspector wrote: “Children are independent in their own selfcare skills. They prepare their own snack, wash up their cup and plate and access drinking water independently.
“Children wipe up spillages and tidy up after themselves and understand that this keeps them safe. They wash their hands independently and discuss the fact that it is important ‘to keep germs away’.”
If children feel tired or frustrated at the nursery they take themselves off to a designated area, where they play with toys or read books to help them calm down.
The Ofsted report also praised staff for having close relationships with children and ensuring they were settled.
Young children played outside where they learn how to balance, while older children are already learning about letters and sounds. They are curious and keen to practice their writing and reading skills.
The report found children had secure and close relationships with staff and teachers help children to learn about topics they are curious about. They display high levels of respect for others and their environment.
Staff recently taught children about bones, the skeleton and the brain and the children even made a 3D model of bones.
The report highlighted that children demonstrated high levels of concentration, perseverance and resilience, even when things became challenging.
Parents are welcomed into the nursery and have praised the school making extra effort in supporting their children to learn.
The parents shared their own skills by telling stories in their home languages, provided support with outings and shared their own cultural experiences at Diwali and Christmas.