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Fig Tree Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·Fig Tree Primary, 30 Bentinck Road, Nottingham, NG7 4AF · Nottingham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Fig Tree Nursery, established in 2020, provides childcare on non-domestic premises in Nottingham. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted on 15/02/2023, the nursery offers a welcoming environment where children aged 2 to 5 years happily leave their parents and confidently engage in a range of activities.

30 am to 3 pm. Children quickly become familiar with daily routines and build secure attachments with staff while developing good friendships.

The curriculum focuses on preparing children for their next stage of learning, such as school, with an emphasis on personal, social and emotional development. For example, children participate in circle time, showing good concentration and engaging in discussions that support their understanding of phonics.

Staff promote politeness and use praise to build children's self-esteem. Regular opportunities for outdoor play are provided, with staff encouraging children to identify potential hazards, though interaction during some outdoor activities, such as exploring ice, is an area for development.

Parents commend the nursery on their children's progress and their positive experiences, often sharing that their children talk positively about their day and the activities they enjoy. While the report does not detail specific SEND provision, the nursery focuses on supporting all children's learning.

What it's like

Children happily leave their parents at the nursery door and enter the premises confidently. They quickly engage in a good range of activities and are familiar with daily routines. They build secure attachments with staff and develop good friendships with their peers.

Strong parent partnershipsGood emotional developmentPrepares for schoolPromotes healthWell-mannered children

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fig Tree Nursery

Last inspected 15 February 2023

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 happily leave their parents at the nursery door and enter the premises confidently. They quickly engage in a good range of activities and are familiar with daily routines. They build secure attachments with staff and develop good friendships with their peers.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.
  • Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning, such as school.
  • The manager is a good role model for the staff.
  • Children's health is promoted well by staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1The provider should help staff to tailor and plan more precise activities and experiences to support children's individual learning needs further.
  • 2The provider should give younger children more time to think and respond to questions.
  • 3The provider should help staff to make the best use of their engagement and interaction with younger children to further enhance their learning and development.
Inspection #10263096 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how well their children are progressing in their development.

Additionally, they comment on how their children talk positively about their day at nursery and what activities they have been doing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The report does not provide specific details on how the setting supports children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have regular opportunities for outdoor play. During outside play, staff do not always engage or interact with children to help them explore the ice and understand what happens to water when it freezes. Staff encourage children to look out for potential hazards when playing outside as they check the environment together.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 January 2023

Good

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

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