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Clarence House Godmanchester Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.9(16 parent reviews) ·19 The Causeway, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2HA · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Clarence House Godmanchester Nursery, established in 2003, offers childcare for children aged 0-3 years in Huntingdon, PE29 2HA. Open Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, the nursery provides a welcoming environment where children are warmly greeted by friendly staff and quickly settle into a variety of engaging activities.

The latest Ofsted inspection, dated 23rd February 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. Staff are attentive to individual needs, including those of babies, ensuring their well-being and progress.

Routines are flexible to accommodate rest, and healthy meals and snacks are provided. The nursery places a strong emphasis on speech and language development, with a wide selection of books and dedicated reading areas.

Children have ample opportunities for physical play both indoors and outdoors, utilising large climbing equipment and bicycles outside, and soft play and tunnels inside. Staff diligently follow health and safety procedures, conducting regular risk assessments, and hygiene is a priority.

The key-person system supports strong attachments, and parents frequently commend the close relationships their children have with their key person and the regular communication they receive about their child's learning and development. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and staff proactively seek information from parents to assist children who speak English as an additional language.

Leaders are dedicated to continuous improvement, supporting staff development and fostering positive role models within the setting.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by friendly staff and quickly settle into a wide range of fun and engaging activities. Staff are respectful during personal care routines, seeking consent and reassuring children. The individual needs of all children are well met, and they are provided with healthy meals and snacks, with routines flexibly organised for rest.

Warm WelcomeStrong AttachmentsPhysical DevelopmentCommunication FocusIndividual Needs MetGood Parent Relationships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clarence House Godmanchester Nursery

Last inspected 23 February 2023 · Tracy Joyce

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 are warmly welcomed by friendly staff and quickly settle into a wide range of fun and engaging activities. Staff are respectful during personal care routines, seeking consent and reassuring children. The individual needs of all children are well met, and they are provided with healthy meals and snacks, with routines flexibly organised for rest.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff consistently follow health and safety procedures.
  • There is a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language.
  • Staff provide a wide range of opportunities for children to practise their developing physical skills.
  • There are good relationships with parents, and staff share information to meet children's needs.
  • Leaders have a firm grasp of the strengths and areas for development for their setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support all staff to develop their teaching skills so that babies and young children have consistent access to high-quality learning opportunities.
Inspection #10245602 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how happy their children are in the setting and the close relationship they have with their key person.

Parents appreciate the communication they receive about their child's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The individual needs of all children, including babies, are well met. Staff assess and support children effectively to make progress in their development.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of space to practise their developing physical skills. Outside, children can use the large climbing equipment or bicycles.

Parent Reviews of Clarence House Godmanchester Nursery

4.9
(16)
Zoe Davis
3 months ago

Clarence House nursery has been such a positive influence on my daughter. Since attending, she has become more confident, her language skills have quickly improved, and she regularly comes home singing nursery rhymes that they have taught her. I am always impressed with the variety of messy play activities that they provide - the staff choose different themes for messy play each week and regularly send photos of their creations to the parents. Thank you to the whole team for taking such great care of my child, and big shout out especially to Teegan, Saffron and Ruby!

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Becca James
3 months ago

We have been using Clarence House Nursery and Preschool for almost 10 years now with 4 children. We really love it. They offer the children such a wide range of fun learning experiences and no 2 days are the same! The staff are so thoughtful and caring with the kids.

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shaun0shaun
7 months ago

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Both the nursary & the preschool. Our sons have attended Clarence House nursery since before they could even walk. They both were given the nurture they needed whilst in safe environment to thrive here. They especially enjoy/enjoyed the messy tray the staff put great effort into to engage the children. We can’t thank the staff enough for all they have done for both our children. Our eldest has now left preschool to go up to reception & he still asks us about the preschool staff now which proves they have left a lasting impression!

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Libby Allen
3 months ago

Highly recommended Clarence House, my son has been attending nearly 1 year and they have always been excellent since the very start. My little one is always super excited to go, loves all the staff and I love getting all the updates throughout the day seeing all the different activities he gets up to.

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Nicola Molony
8 months ago

Such a lovely nursery and preschool. We have had two children there. The support and communication has been fantastic. The activities they provide for the children are really creative and I feel like they have a wonderful time there. The team there are really kind and take time to get to know your children.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023

Date: March 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2022Requires improvement
  • December 2021Inadequate
  • August 2019Good
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • March 2011Good

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