Ofsted & quality

How to Use Ofsted Information When Choosing a Nursery

How parents can use inspection information sensibly alongside visits, questions and their own observations.

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Ofsted information can help parents understand how a setting was evaluated, but it should be one part of a wider decision.

Read beyond the headline

Look at what the inspection found, when it happened and the areas of strength or improvement described in the report.

Then visit the setting. Staff, routines, environment and your child's response can all provide information that an older inspection report cannot.

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