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Clever Clogs Preschool

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2024)
·Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4EH · Essex
Number of places
35 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Clever Clogs Pre-school, led by Mrs. Jane Duboux since 1994, operates two sites in Essex, serving areas like Hawkwell and Hockley. The preschool caters to children aged two to five, aiming to foster their development and education within a community-focused, parent-involved setting.

They prioritise a safe, secure, and stimulating play-based learning environment, championing equal opportunities for all children and families. As a Trauma Perceptive setting, Clever Clogs emphasises emotional well-being through a culture of respect, support, compassion, kindness, hope, and connection.

They provide a tailored curriculum based on the Early Learning Goals, offering individual care with a high staff-to-child ratio and a key-person system to support each child and their family. The preschool encourages direct family involvement in activities and the child's progress, striving to create a happy and productive experience for every child.

What it's like

Children radiate joy and happiness at this inspirational pre-school. Leaders and staff create environments that inspire and engage children in a vast range of learning experiences. Furthermore, children have a strong sense of belonging at the pre-school.

Community-basedTrauma Perceptive SettingPlay-based Learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are billed monthly and must be paid within the first two weeks. A start-up fee is charged upon starting to cover materials, and lunch club is available as an optional extra. At the Hawkwell site, top-up fees apply to cover the funding shortfall over its forty-seven week opening period.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Additional cost at start to cover library bag, shoe bag, and photographic costs for learning journal£40.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are invoiced monthly and must be paid within the first two weeks of the month.
  • One month's notice is required when withdrawing a child from the pre-school.
  • Full fees are payable for all booked sessions, even in the event of sickness, absence, or holidays.
  • An additional one-off fee is charged when starting to cover bags and learning journal photo costs.
  • The Hawkwell site charges a top-up fee to cover the funding shortfall during its 47-week opening period.
  • Lunch club is an optional extra, and hot meals are available at the Westerings setting for an additional cost.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am to 4pm; Thursday, from 9am to 1pm.

Food

Healthy packed lunch, hot meals at Westerings, healthy snacks provided (milk, water, fruit)

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Clever Clogs Preschool

Last inspected 17 May 2024 · Clare Ford

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 radiate joy and happiness at this inspirational pre-school. Leaders and staff create environments that inspire and engage children in a vast range of learning experiences. Furthermore, children have a strong sense of belonging at the pre-school.

Inspector highlights

  • Children radiate joy and happiness at this inspirational pre-school.
  • Leaders and staff create environments that inspire and engage children in a vast range of learning experiences.
  • Children's communication and language development is a prime focus, with leaders using screening tools and language boosting programmes.
  • Children are valued as active contributors, with their voice an essential part of the day.
  • Mathematical language is woven seamlessly through children's play.
Inspection #10339227 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the pre-school. They feel valued and respected as partners and know that their contributions to their children's learning help staff to shape the meaningful experiences that children have at the pre-school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The highly inclusive environment supports all children to access the ambitious and challenging curriculum. Leaders have the utmost consideration for vulnerable children, showing a deep-rooted passion for giving every child an incredible start in life. They have developed a highly inclusive curriculum where environments and teaching help every child to thrive. Any funding received is used in the best possible way to ensure that children make consistent progress and achieve their personal targets.

Outdoor space

When children find insects in the garden, they lovingly place them in the 'bug house' to stay safe.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: November 2009

  • May 2024Outstanding
  • July 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • November 2009Good

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