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Fledglings Lodge

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·51 Armour Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6JP · Reading
Number of places
17 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Reading

About this day nursery

Fledglings Lodge is a nursery located in Reading, RG31 6JP. It is one of two Fledglings nurseries, the other being Fledglings Day Nursery at Little Heath School.

The nursery is currently operating with a full capacity and a waiting list for all age groups until August 2027. They provide a nurturing environment for children, guided by various policies and procedures that ensure adherence to the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Prospective parents can access detailed policies like Admissions, Safeguarding, and Behaviour Management directly from their website. The nursery prides itself on its commitment to transparency and parental involvement, promoting an ethos of partnership in a child's development.

They are dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating setting for young learners.

What it's like

Children are happy and eager to explore in an inclusive environment that promotes independence. They engage well with other children and develop essential skills for their future through rich learning experiences. Staff use effective teaching methods, including stories, songs, and rhymes, to develop early literacy skills.

Waiting list until August 2027

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

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Key facts

Waitlist

WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL AT BOTH FLEDGLINGS DAY NURSERY AND FLEDGLINGS LODGE UNTIL AUGUST 2027. WE ARE NOW WORKING WITH A WAITING LIST FOR ALL AGE GROUPS. If you would like to be added, please click on the link on the 'contact us' page. This will also automatically add you to our waiting list.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fledglings Lodge

Last inspected 14 September 2021 · Ingrid Howell

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 are happy and eager to explore in an inclusive environment that promotes independence. They engage well with other children and develop essential skills for their future through rich learning experiences. Staff use effective teaching methods, including stories, songs, and rhymes, to develop early literacy skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, eager to explore, and behave well.
  • The curriculum is well designed and ambitious, with a strong focus on communication and language development.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, and parents are happy with the support and communication they receive.
  • Leaders are proactive in supporting children with individual needs, including those with SEND.
  • Staff make good use of spontaneous opportunities to extend children's learning, such as exploring nature in the garden.

Areas to develop

  • 1give quieter and less-confident children the support they need to engage fully in their learning
  • 2extend children's understanding of how healthy eating habits contribute to their overall health.
Inspection #10194322 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders are proactive at assessing support for children who need it. They work well with other professionals and use additional funding effectively to support individual children's needs. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors. They have lots of fun as they play in the well-resourced garden. Children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe, confidently negotiating large apparatus and managing risks effectively.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 September 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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