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BrightStart @ Dorchester # BrightStart @ Dorchester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, HULL, HU7 6AH · Kingston upon Hull Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Kingston upon Hull About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery BrightStart @ Dorchester, established in 2009, is a childcare setting for children aged 0–4 years operating all year round, closing only for one week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions run from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21/05/2024. Children attending BrightStart @ Dorchester form strong emotional bonds with staff, fostering a sense of belonging in a safe environment. Leaders have developed a broad curriculum designed to promote well-being and excitement for learning. Staff are dedicated to knowing each child well, tailoring individual learning experiences to support their progress. The recently appointed leaders have quickly made a positive impact, driving improvements with a clear vision for high-quality care and education. A significant focus at the nursery is placed on developing children's communication and language skills through engaging conversations, stories, and rhymes. Babies at BrightStart @ Dorchester thrive in a nurturing and homely atmosphere, building confidence through exploring toys and imaginative play. Staff are highly attentive to individual care needs, promoting independence in daily self-care routines. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the nursery effectively utilises additional funding to provide extra adult support. Staff also expertly incorporate advice from external professionals into personalised learning plans. Children have opportunities to play outside, encouraging physical activity and teaching them about healthy lifestyle choices. The nursery also organises local outings to shops, libraries, and parks, helping children learn about their community and the roles of key community members. Parents have expressed confidence in their children's safety and happiness, describing the staff as an approachable team who actively communicate with them. What it's like Children form strong emotional bonds with staff and have a sense of belonging. Leaders plan a broad curriculum that promotes well-being and excitement to learn. Staff know children well and individualise learning to support progress. Strong emotional bonds Broad curriculum Communication focus Nurturing environment Individualised learning Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of BrightStart @ Dorchester Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10339296 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250025)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386768) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, HULL, HU7 6AH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.31775/53.78029/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HULL - [Day nurseries in HULL](/search?q=HULL) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=brightstart-dorchester-hu7-6ah-ey386768) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, closing for one week between Christmas and New Year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 21 May 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 Children form strong emotional bonds with staff and have a sense of belonging. Leaders plan a broad curriculum that promotes well-being and excitement to learn. Staff know children well and individualise learning to support progress. Inspector highlights - The recently appointed nursery leaders have made a positive impact in a short time, prioritising future improvements with a strong vision for high-quality care and education. - Children's communication and language skills are given a high priority through meaningful conversations, stories, and rhymes. - Babies thrive in a homely, nurturing environment, growing in confidence as they explore toys and engage in imaginative play. - Staff are extremely respectful in supporting children's individual care needs, promoting independence in self-care tasks. - Nursery leaders effectively target additional funding to provide extra adult support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, utilising professional advice for personalised learning plans. Areas to develop - 1 identify and respond consistently when quiet or less confident children require specific adult support to extend their learning. Inspection #10339296 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250025) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they are confident their children are safe and very happy. > They describe staff as a very approachable team who make time to talk to them. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Nursery leaders target any additional funding effectively. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from additional adult support to enable them to access the curriculum and continue to learn. Staff fully utilise the advice they receive from other professionals when completing children's personalised learning plans. Outdoor space Staff ensure children have opportunities to play outside where they can be physically active. Children learn about the positive choices that contribute to healthy lifestyles. Inspection history Date: August 2009 - May 2024 Good - July 2018 Good - October 2014 Good - August 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about BrightStart @ Dorchester ### What stands out about BrightStart @ Dorchester? ### When is BrightStart @ Dorchester open? ### What outdoor provision does BrightStart @ Dorchester offer? ### Does BrightStart @ Dorchester have an Ofsted rating? ### Does BrightStart @ Dorchester take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in HULL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to BrightStart @ Dorchester. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Kids Planet Sutton Hull · HU7 4XT 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-sutton-hu7-4xt-2848651) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Sutton Tots Day Nursery Hull · HU7 4TD ](/nursery/sutton-tots-day-nursery-hu7-4td-ey336116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### BrightStart Day Nurseries Kingston upon Hull · HU7 4WD ](/nursery/bright-start-bransholme-hu7-4wd-ey346223) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Midget Gems Hull · HU7 4BL ](/nursery/midget-gems-hu7-4bl-ey264910) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Owls Day Nursery Hull · HU8 8DH ](/nursery/little-owls-day-nursery-hu8-8dh-ey500691) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Jst 4 Kidz/Totz Hull · HU7 6EA ](/nursery/jst-4-kidz-totz-hu7-6ea-ey458321) [See all nurseries in HULL →](/search?q=HULL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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