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Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews)
·Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DW · Norfolk
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre is located in Great Yarmouth, offering comprehensive childcare services for children from birth to four years old. The centre aims to provide a high-quality, flexible learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each child.

Operating from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, it offers a variety of session lengths. The facility is committed to supporting families through government early education funding schemes, ensuring that all children have consistent access to their provisions.

While core session costs for privately paying parents include meals and snacks, a separate charging structure for these items applies to funded places, reflecting the scope of government subsidies. The centre prides itself on a dedicated team of staff, with clear roles across different age groups and management, including qualified practitioners, senior practitioners, and specialised roles such as SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) and DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads).

They strive to create a nurturing and educational atmosphere where children can thrive and develop.

What it's like

Children's confidence grows as they attend this well-organised nursery. They develop their independence and gain positive attitudes to learning. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the nursery. They are keen to join in with play-based and adult-led activities.

Early Education Entitlement acceptedDedicated Staff Team

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by session length ranging from 3 to 10 hours and tiered by age groups for 0-2, 2, and 3-4 years. Standard fees include meals, snacks, and consumables, which are otherwise charged separately when utilising government funding. Government entitlement can be stretched up to 22.5 hours.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • 3 hour session, 0-2 years (snacks/consumables included)£24.00 / session
  • 3 hour session, 2 years (snacks/consumables included)£21.00 / session
  • 3 hour session, 3-4 years (snacks/consumables included)£19.50 / session
  • 4.5 hour session, 0-2 years (meals/snacks/consumables included)£36.25 / session
  • 4.5 hour session, 2 years (meals/snacks/consumables included)£34.00 / session

Good to know

  • Meals and snacks are included in full-paying sessions but charged extra when funded.
  • Early education entitlement is available and can be stretched up to 22.5 hours per week.
  • Sessions partially covered by funding are charged at a pro-rata percentage plus consumable fees.
  • Additional or unscheduled sessions outside of regular bookings are charged in full.
  • Alternative options are available for parents unable to pay the funded meals and consumables charges.

Key facts

Session types

3 hour, 4.5 hour, 5.5 hour, 7.5 hour, 10 hour (full day)

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.30pm

Age range

0-4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre

Last inspected 8 June 2023 · Kate Hipperson

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's confidence grows as they attend this well-organised nursery. They develop their independence and gain positive attitudes to learning. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the nursery. They are keen to join in with play-based and adult-led activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Clear systems are in place to promote children's health and safety.
  • Children's needs and emotional well-being are paramount to all those involved in the nursery.
  • Staff quickly identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and work with parents and other services to assess and support them.
  • Leaders have high aspirations for the nursery and put plans in place to achieve continuous improvement, leading to improving quality over time.
  • Parents value the quality of care and education that the nursery provides and comment on the close bonds children develop with staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to learn more about different types of food and how they can make healthy choices
  • 2support staff to develop a deeper understanding of how to deliver the challenging curriculum, to further improve children's attainment
  • 3strengthen the curriculum with regards to routinely challenging stereotypes so that children develop a deeper understanding of equality.
Inspection #10297164 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the quality of care and education that the nursery provides. They comment on the close bonds that children develop with staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work with parents and other services to assess and support children. Consequently, children with SEND make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children get lots of time to exercise and play actively outdoors. Each age group has access to outdoor learning in well-designed areas, engaging in activities such as sharing stories, drawing, using sand and other sensory materials, as well as climbing, balancing and creating unique play ideas with their friends.

Parent Reviews of Cobholm and Lichfield Childcare Centre

5.0
(3)
Ruth Crick
11 months ago

Brilliant Nursery. Fantastic friendly kind and patient staff in all areas of the nursery. The staff have been especially accomadating to my neurodivergent daughter who needs alot of extra SEN support. Nothing is too much trouble they always are happy to help! I would definitely recommend Cobholm and Lichfield Nursery to all Parents looking to acquire a nursery space for their child. Top Nursery in Norfolk. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • June 2023Good
  • February 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • May 2010Good
  • May 2009Inadequate

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