Our last Ofsted Inspection of the Nursery was in September 2009 and the latest ISI inspection of the whole school was in October 2008.
Ofsted - Inspection Report for Early Years Provision: 22/9/2009
Please click here to see report.
Please scroll down to the 'Latest reports' section. If this link is not available go to
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk. In the top right there is a search box enter the unique code for Sevenoaks Prep which is EY380652
A few quotations have been extracted to give you a taste of the report.
'Some parents feel the provision is perfect and all would recommend it to others'
'Every child enjoys regular opportunities to develop as they enthusiastically participate in the extensive stimulating, exciting activities offered each day, keeping them interested and involved'
'The nursery has developed excellent relationships with all parents, providing them with extensive opportunities to be fully involved in their child's care, learning and development on a daily basis'
'The children's welfare and safety is paramount to everyone involved in the provision. Children receive excellent care through the high adult to child ratios available every day'
'The children are making very good progress as they play and learn. They are developing excellent life skills as they learn to share and play cooperatively together'
'The children are confident in the nursery, eager and keen to try new activities each day'
'Staff take every opportunity to extend children's learning while knowing when it is more appropriate to watch and follow the child's lead'
Independent Schools Inspectorate Report: 2/10/08
Click here to download or view the ISI Inspection Report on Sevenoaks Prep School.
A few quotations have been extracted to give you a taste of the report.
'Pupils leave at the end of Year 8 with standards that are well above that expected for their age'
'Teachers act as excellent role models and maintain first-class relationships with pupils'
'Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, as a result of the great majority of lessons that are challenging and interesting, and which proceed with a brisk and lively pace'
'High standards of behaviour are consistently promoted through the school's clear moral code. As a result pupils learn to take responsibility for and accept the consequences of their actions'
'Pupils social development is outstanding and they contribute fully to the life of the school'
'The strong sense of community, in which parents play a crucial role, enables pupils to develop self-esteem, an awareness of the needs of others, excellent social relationships and a growing sense of responsibility. Pupils enjoy their learning, grow in confidence and develop self-reliance and independence'
What is the ISI?
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved for the purpose of inspection under Section 162A of the Education Act 2002. They report to the Department for Children, Schools and Families
(DCSF) on the extent to which schools meet statutory requirements. The quality of their service is monitored by
Ofsted on behalf of the DCSF.
ISI is the agency responsible for the inspection of schools in membership of the Independent Schools Council
(ISC) Associations. These associations are The Association of Governing Bodies in Independent Schools
(AGBIS), the Council of British International Schools
(COBIS), the Girls’ Schools Association
(GSA), the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference
(HMC), the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools
(IAPS), the Independent Schools Association
(ISA), the Independent Schools Bursars Association
(ISBA) and the Society of Headmasters and Headmistresses of Independent Schools
(SHMIS). The ISI also inspects and reports on provision for pupils under the age of five.
What are the purposes of ISI inspection?
The prime purposes of inspection by ISI are to evaluate the welfare and education of pupils, to help to improve the quality of education provided by the schools inspected and to confirm whether or not the school complies with the registration standards laid down by the DCSF. The inspection system is designed to provide objective and reliable reports that include judgements about a school’s provision and the outcomes achieved. The report also includes recommendations which schools should use to improve their provision and pupils' achievement. Currently, inspections occur every six years but changes are expected soon and it is thought that inspections will take place more frequently.