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Claremont Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
·Claremont School, Ebdens Hill, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PW · East Sussex
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
East Sussex

About this day nursery

Leaders are swift to identify any children who may need additional support, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the highest level of care through strong collaboration with parents and other professionals. Parents consistently praise the staff and managers, noting the significant progress their children make at Claremont Nursery.

What it's like

Children flourish in this warm and welcoming environment. Since the previous inspection, leaders have striven for improvement, ensuring staff have robust safeguarding knowledge so children feel extremely secure. Staff are positive role models, demonstrating high expectations of mutual respect, and as a result, children understand how to manage their feelings and emotions, and their behaviour is excellent.

Warm, welcoming environmentPositive role modelsExcellent progressOutdoor explorationStrong SEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Claremont Nursery

Last inspected 19 December 2022 · Kate Williams

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in this warm and welcoming environment. Since the previous inspection, leaders have striven for improvement, ensuring staff have robust safeguarding knowledge so children feel extremely secure. Staff are positive role models, demonstrating high expectations of mutual respect, and as a result, children understand how to manage their feelings and emotions, and their behaviour is excellent.

Inspector highlights

  • Children flourish in a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Staff are positive role models and promote excellent behaviour.
  • The provision has been revised to maximise children's learning throughout the environment.
  • Children make excellent progress at every age and stage of development.
  • Children enjoy a variety of experiences, such as growing vegetables and exploring in the forest and fields.
Inspection #10248635 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents offer the highest praise for staff and managers.

Parents comment on the significant progress their children have made since starting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive support at the highest level. Staff work superbly with parents and other professionals to ensure an exceptionally secure collaborative approach. Leaders swiftly identify any children who may not be making the best possible progress and staff ensure all children get the high-quality targeted support they need.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy a variety of experiences, such as growing vegetables in the 'Jubilee Garden' and exploring in the nearby forest and fields. They delight in learning about nature and the awe and wonder that it provides.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Outstanding in 2022

Date: February 2015

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • July 2022Inadequate
  • March 2019Outstanding
  • February 2015Outstanding

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