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Allsorts in Stafford

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·John Wheeldon Primary School, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LX · Staffordshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Allsorts in Stafford provides care and education for children aged from two to ten years. The setting operates all year round, offering before- and after-school club sessions during term time, and holiday club sessions from 7am until 6pm. The provision is registered to accept tax-free childcare payments. Ofsted inspected the setting in November 2022 and judged it to be Good overall.

The inspector's report noted that children arrive happy, settle quickly and form positive attachments with the staff. Children are provided with enjoyable mark-making and fine motor skill activities. They also have opportunities to develop balance and spatial awareness through group games and exercises in an outdoor area and a school hall. The report mentioned that older children attending the club are able to choose activities and socialise with friends, and that children of all ages make good progress.

Our ethos

All Sorts Early Years is committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish. They focus on individual interests to create engaging activities and learning experiences that support holistic development, rooted in the EYFS framework.

What it's like

Children arrive at the pre-school and after-school club happy and settle quickly, becoming securely attached to staff and forming positive relationships. Children behave very well and respond promptly to staff instructions; staff provide enjoyable opportunities for mark-making and developing fine motor skills, and older children enjoy choice and social time in the before-and after-school club.

Ofsted OutstandingEYFS CurriculumBreakfast and Afterschool Clubs

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • Non-refundable registration fee£50.00 / session
  • Breakfast Club£8.50 / session
  • Morning Session (2 year old)£24.00 / session
  • Morning Session (3 years +)£22.00 / session
  • Lunch Club (Early Years)£9.75 / session

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: 7.45am - 8.45am; Early Years Morning Session: 8.15am - 11.15am; Early Years Lunch Club: 11.15am - 12.15pm; Early Years Afternoon Session: 12.15pm - 3.15pm; Pre School Lunch Club: 11.30am - 12.30pm; Pre School Afternoon Session: 12.30pm - 3.30pm; Afterschool Club: 3.15pm - 6.00pm

Session types

Morning Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Session, Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club

Waitlist

Waiting list available if sessions are unavailable

Age range

2-11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Allsorts

Last inspected 8 November 2022 · Beverley Devlin

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

Children arrive at the pre-school and after-school club happy and settle quickly, becoming securely attached to staff and forming positive relationships. Children behave very well and respond promptly to staff instructions; staff provide enjoyable opportunities for mark-making and developing fine motor skills, and older children enjoy choice and social time in the before-and after-school club.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy, settle quickly and form positive attachments to staff.
  • Staff have high expectations for behaviour and children behave very well.
  • Children are provided with enjoyable mark-making and fine motor skill activities to support early writing.
  • Older children enjoy the before-and after-school club and are able to choose activities and socialise with friends.
  • Leaders and managers adapt provision for varied age groups and children make good progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to focus more precisely on clearer learning intentions for activities, to support what children need to learn next
  • 2consider ways to better organise and enhance group activities so that all children can take an active part and are suitably engaged and challenged.
Inspection #10233841 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to explore a wide range of skills outside and indoors in the school hall. They develop balance and spatial awareness through group games and exercises, such as 'what's the time Mr Wolf?' and parachute activities.

Inspection history

Date: January 2013

  • November 2022Good
  • October 2016Good
  • January 2013Good

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