Outstanding Ofsted 2015/16 - Hardings Pre-School

"Hardings Nursery & Pre-School moved to it's current location in September 2020. We are awaiting our first inspection at this address but were graded as Outstanding by Ofsted

at our previous premises, with the same staff team".

2015 Ofsted Report - We were extremely proud to have retained our OUTSTANDING grading as the inspection framework changed in September 2015 and is much more complex and detailed. It is great that our ongoing hard work, commitment and improvement has been clearly recognised:

"The Pre-School is led by a highly knowledgeable and effective Committee and management team. Staff nurture strong and trusting relationships with parents. They engage with them extremely well to fully involve them in supporting their child’s learning and development”

“Staff attend a wealth of training to continuously build on their knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and teaching skills”

“The quality of teaching is very high. Children rapidly develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning”

Quote from HMI Chief of Inspectors - "The judgement of outstanding means that you are exceptional and significant elements of your work are exemplary. I do not underestimate the considerable hard work, experitse and commitment it takes to achieve outstanding provider status"

Quote from Sally Orr, Head of Herfordshire Early years and Childhood Services - "Only a small number of proviers achieve the level of Oustanding, and you must have demonstrated that you provide exceptional care, learning and development support to the chilren in your care to have achieved this. It is a testament to the hard work, commitment and professionalism of the whole team, and I am delighted for you"

We hope that you feel confident and secure in the knowledge that your children are attending such a high quality setting and getting the best possible start to their education.