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Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England, whether state or independent. Its role also includes the inspection of local education authorities, teacher training institutions, youth work, colleges and childcare.
Brooksides most recent OFSTED report identified:
- Effective early years provision
- Good quality teaching and learning with above average progress
- Outstanding personal development
- A strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy
- All staff have a wonderfully warm relationship with the children wich allows learning
to flourish
- A good range of clubs and exciting visites
- good use of ICT (computers and technology)
- Positive attitudes shown by all children
- High quality leadership
- Highly supportive parents
- An effective governing body
- Children really enjoy their learning and feel safe from bullying
- Very good systems to check progress
We offer high quality before and after school care (from 8am and up until 6pm from the age of 3) as well as play schemes during some holiday periods.
‘Busy Bees’, our pre-school group, offers full and part time places for nursery education. Both are OFSTED registered providers and received the highest grade possible in their latest inspections.
English, Mathematics and Science receive great emphasis at Brookside and high standards are maintained. The curriculum is broadened and enriched by a wide selection of further activities. Music and sport are particular strengths, supported by an extensive range of clubs. |
