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Children 1st @ Shepshed

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
·55 Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9BZ · Leicestershire
Number of places
120 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

30am until 6pm, all year round, catering to children aged 0-4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 16th July 2025, the nursery prides itself on fostering positive relationships between children and staff.

The curriculum places a strong emphasis on communication and language development, with staff effectively using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to all age groups. Children are encouraged to develop social skills such as turn-taking and listening, preparing them for their eventual transition to school.

The nursery also provides effective support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), utilising additional funding to provide resources like school uniforms. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with inspectors observing its positive impact on children's learning.

Recent refurbishments to the nursery environment have further enhanced children's choices in play, allowing them to access more areas independently.

What it's like

Children at Children 1st @ Shepshed form positive relationships with staff. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development, with staff using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to children of all ages. Children are also supported in developing social skills like turn-taking and listening, preparing them for school.

Positive relationships with staffStrong communication and language focusHealthy eating promotedEffective safeguardingReflective managementSEND provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Hayley Ruane

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Children at Children 1st @ Shepshed form positive relationships with staff. The curriculum emphasises communication and language development, with staff using songs and books to introduce new words and concepts to children of all ages. Children are also supported in developing social skills like turn-taking and listening, preparing them for school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show positive relationships with staff.
  • Staff implement a curriculum that focuses on supporting children's communication and language skills.
  • Staff offer children a wide range of snacks and meals to help promote a healthy diet.
  • Staff promote children's safety well.
  • The management team reflect on their practice; recent refurbishments have a positive impact on children's choices in play.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to continue their children's learning at home
  • 2support staff when they implement planned activities to help older children to build on what they already know and can do.
Inspection #10394577 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Additional funding that some children receive is used effectively, such as to purchase uniforms for them to wear when they move on to school.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • July 2025Good
  • September 2019Good
  • November 2017Good
  • April 2014Good
  • September 2010Outstanding

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