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Ducklings Pre-School in Southampton

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Brookfield School, Brook Lane, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DU · Hampshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Ducklings Pre-School is currently undergoing essential website maintenance, however, they can still be contacted directly via email or phone. The pre-school emphasises a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on various aspects of early childhood development.

While specific details of their curriculum and daily activities are temporarily unavailable online, they generally aim to provide a rich and engaging experience that supports children's growth and learning in a holistic way.

What it's like

Children thrive at this homely setting, run by a wonderful staff team that knows the children so well. Staff are continually communicating with their colleagues about the children and instinctively give each other support, which makes the day run smoothly. Children are provided with interesting and exciting learning opportunities that ignite their fascination of the world around them.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ducklings Pre-School

Last inspected 10 July 2024 · Nicky Hill

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this homely setting, run by a wonderful staff team that knows the children so well. Staff are continually communicating with their colleagues about the children and instinctively give each other support, which makes the day run smoothly. Children are provided with interesting and exciting learning opportunities that ignite their fascination of the world around them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a long-standing staff team that is always looking for ways to improve.
  • Staff have a natural ability to use their interactions to build on children's learning exceptionally well.
  • Staff want the very best for all children.
  • Children enjoy healthy meals that meet their individual dietary requirements.
  • The manager and staff have developed excellent partnerships with parents.
Inspection #10354231 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Germs are on your hands but you can't see them, they're so tiny. If you wash your hands, you wash them off.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff are highly attuned to the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other professionals to devise targeted strategies and ensure children receive ongoing support. Where children need more support, staff work exceptionally well with parents and other professionals to create individual learning plans to close any emerging gaps in children's learning.

Outdoor space

Children make frequent trips out of the setting, for example, to the local woods. Forest school training has enabled staff to provide regular forest school sessions, where children can deepen their learning about the natural world. This is also promoted as the pre-school has its own allotment, where children help to plant and grow cabbages, tomatoes and pumpkins. Parents comment on the value staff place on outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Ducklings Pre-School

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2011

  • July 2024Outstanding
  • September 2018Outstanding
  • October 2015Good
  • October 2011Good

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