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Freshlings Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, PLYMOUTH, PL4 8AA · Plymouth
Number of places
86 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Freshlings Nursery has been operating since 2014, providing outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open 50 weeks a year, from 8am until 5:30pm, the nursery fosters an exceptionally nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive.

The staff excel in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and external agencies to implement strategies that enable every child to reach their full potential. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, building on each child's previous learning and seamlessly integrating their next steps into engaging play experiences.

Staff are highly skilled in promoting independence and self-care, with even the youngest children demonstrating impressive levels of autonomy. Communication and language development is a key focus, and children are encouraged to express themselves confidently through various methods, including signing and visual cards.

The nursery places a high priority on celebrating diverse cultures and languages, broadening children's sense of self and their understanding of the wider world. Strong partnerships with parents ensure consistency between home and nursery, further supporting children's learning and development.

What it's like

Children thrive at this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive nursery. The nursery ensures that the well-being of children and families is at the heart of everything they do. Staff encourage children to talk and think about their emotions.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingNurturing and InclusivePersonalised Learning PlansStrong SEND SupportPromotes IndependenceCelebrates Diversity

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5.30pm, 50 weeks a year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Freshlings Nursery

Last inspected 29 November 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this exceptionally nurturing and inclusive nursery. The nursery ensures that the well-being of children and families is at the heart of everything they do. Staff encourage children to talk and think about their emotions.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has high expectations of all children, and staff use their excellent knowledge and regular assessments to create highly personalised learning plans.
  • Leaders and staff plan an inspirational curriculum based on children's previous learning and best practice, seamlessly threading individual children's next steps into play experiences.
  • The nursery works hard to ensure all staff use consistent and relevant approaches for developing communication and language that meets all children's individual needs.
  • Staff plan effectively to build children's independence and self-care, with children displaying exceptional levels of independence.
  • Children develop an exceptional sense of self and the wider world beyond the nursery, with staff placing a high priority on celebrating cultures and languages.
Inspection #10364212 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery has high expectations of all children. Staff work closely with parents and outside agencies to swiftly put relevant strategies in place for children who have gaps in their learning and development. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are superbly supported to reach their potential.

Parent Reviews of Freshlings Nursery

5.0
(1)
Tian Tian
10 months ago

We’ve been really grateful for the care and attention our child has received at Freshlings. The staff are kind, patient and genuinely caring — it’s clear they put a lot of heart into what they do. The space feels bright and safe, and our little one always comes home with stories to tell. Thanks so much to the whole team for everything.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: April 2016

  • November 2024Outstanding
  • January 2019Good
  • April 2016Good

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