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Curious Explorers Nursery and Preschool @ Bromstone

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
·Bromstone Cp School, Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2PW · Kent
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this early years setting

Curious Explorers Nursery and Preschool at Bromstone offers a vibrant and nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 5 years. Situated within the grounds of Bromstone Junior School in Broadstairs, this setting provides a secure and stimulating "home-from-home" atmosphere, designed to foster early learning and development.

The nursery focuses on supporting children through their crucial early years, including comprehensive preparation for their transition to primary school. With a strong emphasis on values, clear goals, and a well-defined approach to learning, Curious Explorers strives to create an enriching experience for each child.

Parents can find detailed information on everything from daily routines and clothing requirements to sickness policies and accident procedures. The nursery also provides guidance on registration processes and available funding options to assist families.

What it's like

The leaders have significantly improved safeguarding, teaching quality, and nursery organisation since the last inspection, with all staff ensuring children's protection and well-being. Children settle quickly into an engaging environment with purposeful learning spaces and make independent choices in their play, engaging well in activities for longer periods.

Nurturing EnvironmentSchool Transition SupportFlexible Funding OptionsAge-appropriate Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Registration fee for non-funded children£25 / session

Key facts

Session types

Morning: 08.45am - 12.15pm, Lunch: 12.15pm - 13.15pm, Afternoon (incl. lunch): 12.15pm - 15.45pm

Opening hours

08.30am until 16.00pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 13 July 2023 · Kate Williams

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

The leaders have significantly improved safeguarding, teaching quality, and nursery organisation since the last inspection, with all staff ensuring children's protection and well-being. Children settle quickly into an engaging environment with purposeful learning spaces and make independent choices in their play, engaging well in activities for longer periods.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have made extensive efforts and show a genuine commitment to improving their standards since the last inspection.
  • Independence has been made a clear development area for children of all ages.
  • Staff plan appealing activities for children to enjoy.
  • Children of all ages enjoy the adult-led group time.
  • Leaders are dedicated to continually improving the setting and prioritise staff well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve consistency in how staff support children's understanding of the rules and boundaries that help to keep them and their friends safe during their play
  • 2review and improve group time activities to ensure that children receive the best possible learning experiences.
Inspection #10283037 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that children have been notably more willing and excited to arrive at the nursery for their session.

They notice the progress made by children, particularly with their speech and language and improved confidence.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are dedicated to continually improving the setting. For example, they have assigned a newly appointed special educational needs coordinator to oversee the arrangements for those children who need additional support.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: June 2018

  • July 2023Good
  • February 2023Inadequate
  • June 2018Good

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