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Ducklings@TattenhoePark

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·Priory Park Pavillion, Bronte Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK4 3GE · Milton Keynes
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Ducklings Preschool, established in 2000, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children across numerous locations in Milton Keynes and Manchester. The preschool focuses on fostering a loving and caring atmosphere, ensuring that each child feels safe and supported as they grow and learn.

They pride themselves on creating an outstanding experience, encouraging play, creative activities, and continuous development for all children. Ducklings Preschool aims to inspire young minds and build a strong foundation for future learning.

The institution emphasises a collaborative approach with parents, offering resources and maintaining open communication to ensure a cohesive support system for the children. They also celebrate staff achievements and encourage professional development.

What it's like

The pre-school has newly opened, and children are still becoming familiar with the staff and the environment. Despite this, they arrive with enthusiasm and are eager to start learning. Children follow a clear curriculum that focuses on supporting them to become confident communicators who learn through their own interests.

Milton Keynes Inspiring School Award WinnerEstablished in 2000Multiple Locations

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 12pm to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 18 November 2021 · Hayley Marshall-Gowen

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 pre-school has newly opened, and children are still becoming familiar with the staff and the environment. Despite this, they arrive with enthusiasm and are eager to start learning. Children follow a clear curriculum that focuses on supporting them to become confident communicators who learn through their own interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff support children's communication and language skills well.
  • The manager has extensive knowledge of how to support children's understanding of diversity, creating an environment where all children and their families feel welcome.
  • Children are confident and settled, forming close relationships with staff.
  • All staff discuss the good support and coaching they receive, quickly developing relationships and a shared vision.
  • Student staff receive excellent supervision.

Areas to develop

  • 1expand on the curriculum for the youngest children to support them to explore their natural sensory impulses, for example for mouthing items when exploring the world around them
  • 2adapt the physical environment to encourage children to have greater independence over meeting their personal needs, such as using the bathroom and washing their hands.
Inspection #10213513 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents discuss how much they value the information that staff share with them. It helps parents to feel confident that their children are settling in well and enables them to support their children's learning at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outdoors where they practise their physical skills. They ride on bicycles and practise walking on different surfaces, such as woodchip.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

18 November 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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