--- title: "Children's Respite Trust Centre Nursery, Uckfield | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/children-s-respite-trust-centre-tn22-1qr-2699550 description: "Children's Respite Trust Centre, a day nursery in Uckfield — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Children's Respite Trust Centre Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · Childrens Respite Trust, 140a High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1QR · East Sussex Number of places 22 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority East Sussex ## About this day nursery The Children's Respite Trust Centre is a childcare setting in Uckfield, offering respite care for families with children aged 3 to 18 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm during term time, and extending to 5pm during the summer holidays, the centre creates a calm and settled environment. Staff greet each child individually and provide continuous support and guidance, even when children are not at the setting. The highly skilled team uses communication methods such as Makaton and visual aids to ensure all children understand and can express their choices and needs. The curriculum is adapted to individual needs, with staff encouraging the use of visual-aid boards. Children enjoy a range of activities, including outdoor play where they develop physical skills through running races and learn turn-taking with sand timers. Staff also promote independence by encouraging children to put on their own coats and help with mealtimes. Parents consistently praise the progress their children make and appreciate feeling part of a supportive family at the centre. What it's like Staff create a very calm and settled environment for children, greeting each one individually and helping them to separate from their parents. The setting provides respite care for families with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), valuing every child and offering continuous support and guidance both at and away from the setting. SEND provision Strong leadership Excellent parent partnerships Individualised support Outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm, term time only, and from 9am to 5pm during the summer holidays. Term time / All Year Mixed Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Children's Respite Trust Centre Last inspected 12 March 2025 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 Inspector highlights - The leadership team is strong with clear values and principles. - Leaders place a high priority on the well-being of staff, children, and families. - Staff know the children very well and liaise with other professionals and settings involved in their care. - The curriculum intent is clear and generally well implemented, with practices adapted to individual needs. - Partnerships with parents are excellent, providing abundant support and guidance. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of the environment so that it fully supports the implementation of the curriculum, particularly when supporting children's communication - 2 strengthen the arrangements for when children sleep so that they benefit fully from peaceful rest times. Inspection #10372599 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274281) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents talk incredibly highly of the progress their children make and how they feel part of a family at the setting. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting provides respite care for families with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Every child is valued and provided with continual support and guidance, including when they are not at the setting. Staff skilfully adapt how they communicate with children, such as using Makaton and visual aids, to support all children's understanding. Staff adapt their practice depending on the individual needs of children, encouraging children to use their visual-aid boards to help them make choices and communicate their needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy a range of activities to promote their physical development during outdoor play. Staff support children to use a sand timer to take turns with resources. Children excitedly play running races, and staff promote children's attention and listening as they use 'stop' and 'go' signs. Staff encourage children to put on their own coat before going outside. ## Google Reviews of Children's Respite Trust Centre 5.0 (2 Google reviews) GoldiiLoxx a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNudnFDak9BEAE!2m1!1s0x47df661ae7f9231d:0x455132ec2ee84206) Julia Webb 4 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxanFhNlhREAE!2m1!1s0x47df661ae7f9231d:0x455132ec2ee84206) Reviews from Google for Children's Respite Trust Centre. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=4994829451711234566&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 March 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274281) ## Frequently asked about Children's Respite Trust Centre ### How was Children's Respite Trust Centre rated by Ofsted? ### What are the main strengths at Children's Respite Trust Centre? ### What kind of childcare setting is Children's Respite Trust Centre? ### How does Children's Respite Trust Centre support children with SEND? ### When is Children's Respite Trust Centre open? ### Where is Children's Respite Trust Centre located? ## Nearby day nurseries in Uckfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Children's Respite Trust Centre. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Spire Pre-School Uckfield · TN22 1BP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/spire-pre-school-tn22-1bp-ey401755 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### School House Nursery Uckfield Uckfield · TN22 1HN 3.7(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/school-house-nursery-uckfield-tn22-1hn-ey552922 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Manor Twiglets Nursery Uckfield · TN22 1UB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/manor-twiglets-nursery-tn22-1ub-ey403035 - Awaiting first inspection 3.3 mi ### Little Fireflies Nursery at High Hurstwood High Hurstwood · TN22 4AD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-fireflies-nursery-at-high-hurstwood-tn22-4ad-2823933 - Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### Nutley Preschool Playgroup Uckfield · TN22 3NE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nutley-preschool-playgroup-tn22-3ne-109472 - Ofsted: Outstanding 4.9 mi ### Young Haymakers Nursery & Montessori School Heathfield · TN21 0RU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/young-haymakers-nursery-montessori-school-tn21-0ru-ey455605 See all nurseries in Uckfield →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Uckfield ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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