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Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·5 Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3JH · Essex
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The dedicated team, celebrated by parents for their supportive approach, ensures children make excellent progress, particularly in communication skills.

This is bolstered by recent speech and language training, which has visibly enhanced teaching strategies and outcomes for the children.

What it's like

The manager and provider at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten effectively support children's communication skills by teaching new signs and words, and encouraging vocal requests. They also prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional development using persona dolls to help children express themselves and manage worries. The setting maintains strong community ties, supporting home learning and parental engagement through workshops.

Warm InteractionsCollaborative PlayIndividualised SupportCultural AwarenessStrong Training

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Opening times are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

Last inspected 25 October 2022

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 and provider at Chestnut Grove Kindergarten effectively support children's communication skills by teaching new signs and words, and encouraging vocal requests. They also prioritise children's personal, social, and emotional development using persona dolls to help children express themselves and manage worries. The setting maintains strong community ties, supporting home learning and parental engagement through workshops.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are provided with warm interactions from staff, leading to positive experiences and strong bonds.
  • Children in the pre-school room play collaboratively, sharing and taking turns, and are highly engaged with resources.
  • Staff are aware of children's needs, know the children well, and work with parents to support progress.
  • Children learn about different cultures around the world, including Black History Month and Diwali, encouraging an understanding of diversity.
  • The setting has a strong training programme for staff, including recent speech and language training, which has positively impacted teaching strategies.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide more opportunities in the baby room to develop children's climbing skills
  • 2increase opportunities for children to develop their independence, particularly in the pre-school room.
Inspection #10233765 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of the staff. They feel very supported by staff and receive regular feedback about what their child is learning and what they will be focusing on to support development further."

"Parents comment on how well their children have progressed, particularly in speech and language development, since starting the setting."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and provider have a clear understanding about how to support children's communication skills. Staff have recently attended speech and language training, which has had a positive impact on the teaching strategies used and outcomes for children.

Outdoor space

The report mentions a 'learning walk' conducted by the inspector, nursery provider, and manager to discuss areas of learning, curriculum, and what they want children to learn, both inside and outside.

Parent Reviews of Chestnut Grove Kindergarten

5.0
(3)
Stacey Wright
9 years ago

Fantastic nursery my son attends and as soon as my daughter is old enough so will she highly recommended xx

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Lorraine Boyle
8 years ago

Wonderful nursery all of my 3 children have attended here over the last 8 years. I would highly recommend chestnut grove

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Martyn Crease
8 years ago

An amazing nursery the staff are the same staff for the last 4 years we’ve used them they don’t keep changing staff like most nursery and are lovely

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • October 2022Good
  • March 2017Good
  • March 2013Good
  • September 2010Good

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