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 quality of provision ....and outcomes for the children are 'outstanding'.

" the children enjoy their time at the nursery and are enthusiastic and confident learners....excellent teaching...leads them to make outstanding progress.

"...a well organised and stimulating environment."

"The nursery promotes positive behaviour and this is reflected in confident, happy children..."

"Excellent links with parents help them to become highly involved in their children's learning."

" 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 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 "