PARENTS' VIEWS & OFSTED's COMMENTS
What parents have said . . . .
" Downside Nursery is fantastic...it has given both of our girls such a head start and they were both very, very happy there "
" the best nursery school ever...he even asks to go to nursery at week-ends! "
" thank you for all your help, and for making it a wonderful nursery "
" thank you for being so special; please carry on the magic that you achieve so consistently for all of the children "
" we will remain deeply indebted to Downside, and will continue to recommend you to all families in search of fun, care, guidance and generosity of spirit that our daughter has experienced "
" energy and enthusiasm rubs off on everyone and makes the nursery a wonderful place "
" a well organised, happy and stimulating learning environment...the quality of the teaching is excellent "
" my daughter has just completed her first year at Downside and I am very impressed with the nursery. I have been kept informed of her progress, and staff have encouraged her development. She has come home with work which she has shown us with pride "
" the nursery offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of activities for the children to enjoy "
" you have something special in your school that flies high as a standard...your loving encouragement, your vision and most of all experience, combine to make such a special experience for all of the children..."
" thank you for all you have achieved with our daughter in the last term, and all you have taught her; we can’t believe how well she’s progressing...we love the fact that she is evidently so happy at Downside "
" I wonder if you are aware of the high esteem so many parents feel for you all at Downside. You do a fantastic job developing the children's education and social skills I hope you are all proud of the high standard you set "
" you have encouraged him to grow with such loving care that he has been happy to face each new challenge "
" there is a real feeling of warmth, enthusiasm and love for the children each time I visit – this gives me such wonderful peace of mind. I’m constantly amazed at what she brings home, given that you also do singing, stories, playtime outside etc..."
" thank you for making her such a confident four year old, she has certainly come a long way since she started two years ago... "
" thank you for a happy two years …he has really blossomed and we could not be more pleased with his first two year’s schooling. Downside has a wonderful atmosphere; there has never been a day when he didn’t want to go to school, and we by reflection have enjoyed the experience with him "
Our most recent OFSTED Report...
" The staff create a warm and welcoming environment…children feel happy and confident…all staff enjoy warm relationships with the children… staff know the children well …this helps children feel valued "
" The children play in a richly stimulating environment "
" The partnership with parents and carers is good….There is a strong link with parents to encourage children’s learning at home "
" The children are confident using technology, they skillfully operate the lap top computer "
" The children enjoy singing, dressing up and imaginative play "
" The children behave very well. There is a strong ethos of kindness and good manners, which creates a caring and inclusive environment "
