Cheddington preschool celebrates ‘fantastic’ Ofsted report
Buttons@Cheddington was judged as having a ‘strong standard’ in all areas
Staff and children at a preschool in Cheddington are celebrating a "fantastic" Ofsted report.
Buttons@Cheddington, based at Cheddington Combined School, High Street, was judged as being at a 'strong standard' in all areas: Achievement; Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines; Children's welfare and wellbeing; Curriculum and teaching; Inclusion; and Leadership and governance. Its safeguarding standards were also met.
The report praised the setting as one where children are "consistently welcomed warmly" and develop "secure, trusting relationships" with staff.
Managing director and owner of Buttons Preschool, Tracie Bailey, said:" This is a fantastic achievement and something we are incredibly proud of. Most importantly, the feedback reflects what we see every day at Buttons: happy, confident and curious children who are supported to flourish, develop and reach their full potential".
The report says that children "confidently choose" to play and learn indoors or outdoors throughout the day - and gain an "understanding of the natural world" - planting and harvesting vegetables, observing eggs hatch and chicks grow.
They also "develop independence" and "build confidence".
It stated: "Children benefit from a broad and highly impactful range of experiences that help them learn about and contribute to their local community.
"They visit the library, allotment, village lending library and local church, and take part in litter picking and the village vegetable 'Swap Shop'."
Tracie added: "At Buttons, we believe that every child is unique, and we work hard to create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, listened to and encouraged.
"We pride ourselves on providing stimulating opportunities for learning through play, nurturing individual interests and celebrating every little milestone along the way."
Buttons was praised as a place where children "consistently make strong progress" and are "very well prepared" for their next stage of learning.
Ofsted found that its leaders have established "a warm, respectful and highly inclusive culture" where welfare and wellbeing are "consistently prioritised".
Thank you also to our fabulous families for your continued trust and support.
Meanwhile, its curriculum was described as "ambitious and progressive" with leaders "highly committed to providing high-quality education".
Tracie concluded: "We know that outstanding early years experiences are built on so much more than activities and curriculum. They are built on trust, kindness, consistency, encouragement and genuinely caring about every child who walks through our doors.
A huge thank you goes to our wonderful Cheddington team, headed up by our wonderful Manager Holly whose hard work, commitment and passion make Buttons such a special place.
"Thank you also to our fabulous families for your continued trust and support."