What grades does Ofsted use?
We use a straightforward four-point grading scale to make a judgement on how well your provision meets each of the outcomes. We also use the scale to make an overall judgement on the quality of the childcare and, where applicable, on the quality of the nursery education. The grades are: Grade 1: Outstanding – given to exceptional settings that have excellent outcomes for children Grade 2: Good – given to strong settings that are effective in promoting outcomes for children Grade 3: Satisfactory – given to settings that have acceptable outcomes for children but which have scope for improvement Grade 4: Inadequate – given to weak settings that have unacceptable outcomes for children If your childcare or nursery education is judged as satisfactory or good, the report will include recommendations to help you improve your provision further. We will check whether you have acted on these recommendations when you are next inspected. Outcomes for children What do inspectors look for? To help us
