The Early Years Centre at the University of Southampton has been recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” elements in the 2018 .
The Centre, which opened in 1976, is managed by the University’s Student Services department and provides a service for staff, students and the local community.
Manager, Anthony Dooling said he was delighted with the feedback from the inspectors:
“Throughout this report the staff were acknowledged for the quality of their work and I would like to echo my appreciation for all that they do.聽 Every single person here plays a part in the successful running of the centre and were recognised by Ofsted for their leadership and good practice.
I would like to share with you some extracts from this report which demonstrate that the Early Years Centre staff all 鈥渟hare a vision and drive for consistently high standards鈥�.
鈥淐hildren are extremely happy and have lots of fun as they learn鈥�
鈥淪taff provide high standards of care, welfare and safety throughout the nursery鈥�
鈥淭he children’s behaviour is impeccable鈥�
鈥淪taff consistently engage children in their play and children show strong communication and language skills鈥�
鈥淪taff plan exciting activities for children based on their interests and stages of development.鈥�
“Children feel extremely welcome, happy and settled because of the staff’s exemplary caring interactions鈥�
