Opening hours
daily, from 8am until 6pm, all year round.
Cygnets of Henley
Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
Cygnets of Henley Ltd, inspected by Ofsted on 1 February 2024 and rated as 'Good', is a welcoming nursery for children aged 0–4 years. Situated in Henley-on-Thames, the provision operates daily from 8am until 6pm, all year round.
Children are noted to be happy and settled, demonstrating positive attitudes to their learning and engaging fully in self-chosen play. The nursery has a clear vision for children's learning, offering age-appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors.
Staff are skilled at promoting literacy, speech and language development through activities like singing, reading, and alphabet games, with parents reporting good progress in these areas. Mathematical learning is also well-supported, with children exploring concepts through play, from pouring liquids to counting steps.
The nursery places importance on physical activity, with opportunities for play in the garden using ride-on toys and balancing equipment, as well as access to the adjacent school's large field for ball games. Children are also encouraged to develop independent skills, such as hand washing and tidying up.
The manager and staff work collaboratively with the local school, local authority, and other professionals, taking into account children's needs when using additional funding, particularly to support communication skills. This provision also offers an out-of-school club and holiday club on the school premises.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. Leaders and staff have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and provide age-appropriate activities. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and are fully engaged in self-chosen play.
Welcoming environmentStrong focus on literacyPromotes mathematical learningGood physical development opportunitiesEncourages independenceCollaborative approach to SEND
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Cygnets of Henley
Last inspected 1 February 2024 · Katharina Hill
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 happy and settled in this welcoming nursery. Leaders and staff have a clear vision of what they want children to learn and provide age-appropriate activities. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and are fully engaged in self-chosen play.
Inspector highlights
- Children have plenty of opportunities to get involved in physical activities.
- Staff promote children's literacy, as well as their speech and language development, effectively.
- Staff skilfully encourage children's mathematical learning across the nursery.
- Children learn independent skills with the help of experienced staff.
- The manager and staff work together collaboratively with the local school, the local authority and other professionals to support the children in their care further.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the support and training for newer and less experienced staff to provide greater consistency across all aspects of children's learning and development.
Inspection #10307831 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that their children have made good progress, particularly with their speech and language and social skills.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff work together collaboratively with the local school, the local authority and other professionals to support the children in their care further. Staff take good account of children's needs when using additional funding. For instance, they obtain resources to encourage children's communication skills, which has a positive impact on their speech and language development.
Outdoor space
Children have plenty of opportunities to get involved in physical activities. For example, they play in the garden using ride-on and balancing toys. Staff also provide opportunities for children to take part in ball games and use the large field of the adjacent school.
Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- February 2024Good
- March 2018Outstanding
- April 2015Good
- February 2012Good
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