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Cleverclogs

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.0(5 parent reviews)
·441 Dereham Road, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0SG · Norfolk
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

CleverClogs Nursery and Pre-School offers childcare across two convenient locations in Norwich, for children aged 3 months up to school age, operating Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, year-round, with closures only on bank holidays. With over two decades of experience, the nursery emphasises a "home away from home" atmosphere where children feel secure, content, and ready to engage with their peers.

They believe in fostering a rich learning environment and highly value parental involvement, recognising parents as essential partners in a child's development. The nursery is committed to providing exceptional staff who are dedicated, empathetic, and continuously trained, aiming to offer the best possible start for every child.

They also provide stimulating environments with a continually updated range of educational toys and activities, ensuring fun, growth, and a sense of accomplishment. Freshly prepared meals, catering to all dietary needs, are made on-site by their cook, further contributing to the nursery's holistic approach to childcare.

CleverClogs prides itself on cultivating strong partnerships with families, acknowledging the crucial role parents play and cherishing the trust placed in them as day carers.

Our ethos

CleverClogs aims to be a "home away from home" where children feel secure and ready to engage. They are committed to fostering a rich learning environment, value parental involvement as essential partners in development, and pride themselves on cultivating strong family partnerships. They focus on providing exceptional, empathetic staff and stimulating environments to give children the best possible start.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and are eager to begin their day. They form strong bonds with staff and demonstrate how safe they feel in their care. Children develop positive attitudes to learning by confidently exploring the spaces, resources and activities on offer, and they develop a love of books by recalling familiar stories and enjoying looking at them independently.

Established ExpertiseHome-from-home EnvironmentNutritious MealsParental Partnership

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, all year round (excluding bank holidays)

Food

Freshly prepared meals on-site by a cook, catering for all dietary needs.

Age range

3 months to school age

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cleverclogs

Last inspected 4 May 2023 · Kate Oakley

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 arrive happily and are eager to begin their day. They form strong bonds with staff and demonstrate how safe they feel in their care. Children develop positive attitudes to learning by confidently exploring the spaces, resources and activities on offer, and they develop a love of books by recalling familiar stories and enjoying looking at them independently.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop positive attitudes to learning and confidently explore spaces, resources, and activities.
  • Children develop a love of books, recalling familiar stories and enjoying independent reading.
  • Children develop social skills, learning to take turns and share resources fairly.
  • From a young age, children develop self-care skills, and older children enjoy preparing fruit for friends.
  • Leaders and managers carry out an effective programme of supervision and training for staff, promoting their well-being and professional development.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance self-evaluation to focus more closely on assessing and evaluating the impact of the curriculum on children's learning and development
  • 2strengthen the approach to introducing and exploring new concepts or vocabulary to support children's full understanding and strengthen their language skills.
Inspection #10279907 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents highlight the 'excellent' level of support staff provide to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Parents speak extremely highly of the setting.

They report strong partnerships with 'wonderful' staff and how their children feel valued and enjoy attending.

Parents appreciate how well staff support children's emotional well-being at key times, such as preparing for a new sibling or moving to school.

They feel well informed about their children's daily experiences, learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Parents highlight the 'excellent' level of support staff provide to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

From a young age, children like spending time in the garden. Babies enjoy investigating different textures of sand, bark, grass and wood. Toddlers delight in making music by tapping different pots, pans and surfaces in the 'mud kitchen'. Children practise their physical skills by running, jumping, climbing, sliding and pedalling ride-on toys.

Parent Reviews of Cleverclogs

4.0
(5)
Jasmine Easter
2 years ago

disgusting place and horrible staff, don’t know why anyone would send their kids to such a horrible place with such rude and disrespectful staff

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Inspection history

Date: September 2012

  • May 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • February 2013Good
  • September 2012Good

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