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Abkats

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·The Bungalow, Catherton, Kidderminster, DY14 0JH · Shropshire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Abkats Nursery, located in The Bungalow, Catherton Common, Cleobury Mortimer, offers comprehensive childcare services for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates year-round, providing care from early mornings to early evenings, Monday through Friday.

In addition to full nursery provision, Abkats also caters to school-aged children with before and after-school care, including drop-offs and collections. The nursery holds an 'Ofsted good' rating, underscoring its commitment to quality education and care.

This local establishment aims to support families in the Kidderminster area, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children while accommodating the schedules of working parents.

What it's like

The manager's curriculum has clear progression which supports children to reach their development milestones. Staff understand the emotional needs of each child and use this to help them to feel safe, secure and form close bonds with them. The manager makes effective use of community projects to enthuse children and support their understanding of the world.

Year-round careOfsted good ratingBefore & After School care

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm

Age range

0-5 yrs

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Before & after school care

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Abkats

Last inspected 17 July 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The manager's curriculum has clear progression which supports children to reach their development milestones. Staff understand the emotional needs of each child and use this to help them to feel safe, secure and form close bonds with them. The manager makes effective use of community projects to enthuse children and support their understanding of the world.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager reflects well on the service they provide and works closely with the local authority to review staff practice.
  • The manager monitors staff practice and supports apprentices and provides staff with personally tailored professional development opportunities.
  • Partnership working is strong, and staff keep parents well informed of their children's progress.
  • Staff make good use of children's two-year-old progress check to identify where children need additional support, including making referrals to outside agencies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff are skilled teachers and recognise how they can use children's spontaneous play interests to support their learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan learning experiences that are matched precisely to their specific stage of development to maximise their progress
  • 2review and enhance daily routines to maximise learning for children across the curriculum.
Inspection #10318505 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents share how the language intervention programmes have supported their children in their communication skills.

They say that the staff are amazing and their children love attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff make good use of children's two-year-old progress check to identify where children need additional support, including making referrals to outside agencies for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They implement successful, targeted support to help children who need additional help with their communication and language.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or how children use it for physical play, beyond mentioning children drawing flowers outdoors to attract insects.

Parent Reviews of Abkats

5.0
(2)
Jonathan Hector
2 years ago

Fabulous nursery. Our child has progressed so much. The staff are fantastic.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: October 2009

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2023Requires improvement
  • March 2018Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • October 2009Good

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