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Explorers Childcare Group

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·Swanage Youth And Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW · Dorset
Number of places
49 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Explorers Childcare Group, registered with Ofsted in 2017, operates from the Swanage Youth and Community Centre in Swanage, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0-10 years. Open all year round, the day nursery welcomes children each weekday from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm.

The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19th November 2024. Children at Explorers Childcare Group respond positively to the friendly and caring staff and benefit from established daily routines, which help them feel settled.

During sociable mealtimes, children learn good manners, beginning to use or sign 'please' and 'thank you' from a young age. The curriculum is well-balanced, focusing on supporting children's personal, social, and emotional skills, and fostering independence, such as encouraging self-care skills like putting on coats and boots.

The staff at Explorers Childcare Group are committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and other agencies to cater to individual abilities. All children enjoy daily exercise, with older children delighting in outdoor play and activities that promote physical development, such as yoga sessions.

Parents consistently praise the staff for their detailed feedback and supportive approach, highlighting the good progress their children make. The provider is a strong role model, effectively supporting staff development, which contributes to the overall high-quality teaching.

Funding for government-funded places is provided.

What it's like

Children respond very positively to the friendly, caring staff and enjoy their gentle humour. Children recognise the established daily routines, such as when they sit together and enjoy sociable mealtimes, which helps them feel settled. Children learn to use good manners and begin to say or sign 'please' and 'thank you' from a young age.

Friendly, caring staffGood early mathematical awarenessSupport for SENDDaily exerciseGood communication skillsPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

each weekday from 7.30am until 5pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Explorers Childcare Group

Last inspected 19 November 2024 · Mary Daniel

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

Children respond very positively to the friendly, caring staff and enjoy their gentle humour. Children recognise the established daily routines, such as when they sit together and enjoy sociable mealtimes, which helps them feel settled. Children learn to use good manners and begin to say or sign 'please' and 'thank you' from a young age.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider is an extremely good role model for staff and supports staff very well to develop their knowledge and skills.
  • Children develop their understanding of keeping fit and healthy through daily routines and activities.
  • Children develop their early mathematical awareness through fun activities.
  • Staff reflect on their practice and look at ways to make continual improvements.
  • Staff help children develop good communication skills overall.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of activities during some parts of the session to fully support all children's concentration and participation consistently well
Inspection #10367423 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the staff.

They comment that staff provide them with detailed feedback about their children's day and involve them in all aspects of their learning.

Parents comment that staff are extremely supportive of them and their children's needs and help their children make very good progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have raised their awareness of how to support children with different types of special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other agencies involved in children's care and learning to support their individual levels of ability.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy daily exercise. Older children shriek with delight as they run around chasing each other and the staff.

Inspection history

Date: February 2019

  • November 2024Good
  • February 2019Good

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