24/04/2026
Deal Nursery and Forest School are delighted to share the exciting news that we have received our very first Ofsted inspection under the new inspection framework!
We are incredibly proud to highlight some of the wonderful feedback from the report:
✨ “Leaders and managers are very reflective and proactive. They are committed to providing high-quality care and education for all children and to making a difference. Leaders continuously review what they offer and have effective plans in place to enhance the setting further, providing more opportunities for children to learn and develop."
✨ “All children make significant progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who could not walk when they started are now confident movers.”
✨ “Staff provide children with a very well-planned curriculum. Staff use assessment effectively to identify what children know, can do and need to learn next. This means that children are well supported for their next educational stage.”
✨ “Staff are very good role models. They praise children regularly, supporting their self-esteem and confidence. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make significant progress from their starting points.”
✨ “Parents and carers speak highly of the setting, citing significant progress their children have made in confidence, independence and behaviour.”
To have achieved this after just 15 months of being open is something we are truly proud of. This reflects the passion, dedication, and hard work of our incredible team.
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, supportive parents, and, of course, our wonderful children who make everything we do so rewarding.
We are so excited for what the future holds for Deal Nursery and Forest School 🌱💛
