30am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year for its nursery provisions. 30am until school drop-off and from school pick-up until 6pm, with a holiday club for school breaks.
The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 29 August 2024. Children here are well-cared for, with staff fostering a friendly and warm atmosphere and greeting children enthusiastically each morning.
The nursery has high expectations for children and implements a shared curriculum that focuses on children's interests and builds their knowledge. The inspector noted strong support for children's communication and language development, including the introduction of simple sign language in the baby room.
Additional funding is effectively used to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). All children benefit from regular outdoor play, using large-scale equipment to develop gross motor skills, and each room has its own outdoor area.
There are stimulating learning experiences outdoors, including visits to a newly established allotment. Parents speak positively about how staff get to know their children and appreciate the effective communication strategies regarding their children's learning and development.
What it's like
Children are well cared for in this nursery, which aims for them to be happy and make good progress. Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, greeting children enthusiastically. They have high expectations and a shared curriculum focused on children's interests and building knowledge.
Funding accepted
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year for the nursery. Wraparound care is open term time only, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until school drop off and from school pick up until 6pm. Holiday club operates from 7.30am to 6pm during school holidays.
Term time / All Year
Mixed
Established
2000
Last inspected 29 August 2024 · Nicky Hill
What it's like to attend
Children are well cared for in this nursery, which aims for them to be happy and make good progress. Staff create a friendly and warm atmosphere, greeting children enthusiastically. They have high expectations and a shared curriculum focused on children's interests and building knowledge.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak positively about how the staff really get to know their children.
They are happy with the communication strategies that the staff and managers use to inform them about their children's learning and development.
Inclusion & environment
Additional funding is used well to support the individual needs of children effectively.
All children enjoy regular opportunities to play outside and use large-scale play equipment to develop gross motor skills. In general, outdoor play consists of stimulating learning experiences, and each room has its own outdoor area, with all children visiting a newly established allotment.
Awful experience never taking my child here again
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hated it here don’t take your children
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Date: October 2010
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