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Focus Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Dorset
About this day nursery
Focus Nursery School, located in Wareham, Dorset, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11th March 2022, the nursery operates during school term times, providing full day care from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The manager, one of the owners, works alongside a dedicated team to provide stimulating experiences that support children's development. The curriculum is designed with clear intentions for what children will learn and achieve, with a strong focus on communication skills and early literacy.
Staff effectively identify and intervene in any speech and language concerns children may have. Children develop positive relationships with staff and peers, learning cooperation and turn-taking.
They are encouraged to be independent, from putting on their own coats to serving themselves at snack times. The nursery provides excellent opportunities for physical development, both indoors and outdoors, with children enjoying activities such as balancing on wooden beams, splashing in puddles, and dancing.
Sensory play, such as exploring flour and water, helps children develop fine motor skills essential for writing. Parents speak highly of the nursery, praising its communication and how well their children are prepared for school.
What it's like
Children have positive relationships with staff and their friends, playing cooperatively and learning to take turns. They are willing to help staff and receive support to learn new skills. Children also demonstrate natural curiosity during sensory play, developing their fine motor skills.
Strong communication focusGood physical developmentSupports independencePositive relationshipsEngaging sensory playEffective SEND provision
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Focus Nursery School
Last inspected 11 March 2022
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 have positive relationships with staff and their friends, playing cooperatively and learning to take turns. They are willing to help staff and receive support to learn new skills. Children also demonstrate natural curiosity during sensory play, developing their fine motor skills.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has secure knowledge and intentions of what she wants children to learn and achieve.
- The manager prioritises the development of children's communication skills.
- Children enjoy stories, and parents develop a secure understanding of the importance of books.
- Children are often encouraged to be independent.
- Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to ask questions consistently that encourage children to think and discuss their ideas and understanding, to extend their learning further.
Inspection #10125956 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
nursery is fantastic at keeping parents up to date
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff identify any speech and language concerns they may have about children and intervene effectively.
Outdoor space
Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They take part in physical activities both indoors and outdoors, enjoying balancing on wooden beams, splashing in puddles and dancing to music as part of their daily activities.
Inspection history
Date: January 2006
- March 2022Good
- November 2013Outstanding
- November 2008Outstanding
- January 2006Outstanding
Frequently asked about Focus Nursery School
About the setting
Focus Nursery School has been registered under the current management since 2005. It is a privately owned nursery providing full day care in Wareham, Dorset. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, during school term time. The nursery receives funding for children aged two, three, and four years, and is staffed by a manager, deputy manager, and three other staff, with one holding a level 4 qualification and two holding level 3 qualifications.
- URN
- EY309109
- Registered person
- Miss Linda Burgess & Mr Daniel Albin Partnership
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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