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Georgie Porgie

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·699 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2EE · Essex
Number of places
70 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Georgie Porgie Day Nursery in Benfleet, Essex, strives to create a nurturing "home from home" atmosphere where children feel safe and secure. The nursery focuses on understanding each child's individual character, home routines, and needs to ensure a smooth transition for both children and parents.

" The nursery aims for all children to reach their full potential in all areas of learning and development, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, regardless of gender, ethnicity, culture, ability, or socio-economic background. Georgie Porgie promotes strong values such as honesty, consideration, responsibility, respect, manners, courage, and perseverance, alongside Fundamental British Values.

With good road and train links, and on-site parking, the nursery is conveniently located. The dedicated staff work hard to create engaging and inspiring, child-centred experiences.

Our ethos

Georgie Porgie Day Nursery is committed to fostering a nurturing "home from home" environment that guides children using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. They focus on child-centred experiences, promoting values like honesty, consideration, responsibility, respect, manners, courage, and perseverance, alongside Fundamental British Values. The nursery also emphasises understanding each child's individuality and encourages parental involvement.

What it's like

Children at Georgie Porgie show high levels of happiness and confidence, demonstrating deep friendships and kindness. They explore an exciting environment provided by staff, engaging in a wide range of activities. Through an effective key-person system, children develop secure attachments and feel safe in the nursery.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily basis for standard days from 7:30am to 6:00pm, with rates tiered by age group (under twos, two to three years, and over threes). Discounted daily rates apply for children attending four days a week or full-time. A sibling discount is also available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 2 days per week applies to all childcare spaces.
  • A 10% discount is available for the second older sibling.
  • Enrolment fee is refunded within the first month's fees.
  • Enrolment fee is non-refundable if you cancel, reduce booked days, or delay starting by more than 1 week.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Age range

6 weeks to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Waitlist

Yes

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Georgie Porgie

Last inspected 24 April 2024

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 at Georgie Porgie show high levels of happiness and confidence, demonstrating deep friendships and kindness. They explore an exciting environment provided by staff, engaging in a wide range of activities. Through an effective key-person system, children develop secure attachments and feel safe in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Children show high levels of happiness and confidence and engage in a wide range of exciting activities.
  • Staff provide a diverse range of experiences based on children's interests, broadening their knowledge and sparking curiosity.
  • Staff help children to understand expected behaviours, manage emotions, and develop empathy.
  • Staff help children to develop effective communication and language in a rich language environment.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported with sensitivity, making the progress of which they are capable.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to recognise when young children are ready to move on to the next activity to sustain their involvement and enjoyment.
Inspection #10335546 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say they are happy with the nursery.

They feel valued as parents and say that staff know their children well and keep them informed about their development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported with sensitivity. Staff provide targeted support plans that include contributions from parents and professionals. Regular reviews identify the impact of any targets and what happens next. As a result, children make the progress of which they are capable.

Outdoor space

In the sensory garden, children show curiosity about solar lights, and staff explain how the sun creates power in the lights to make them work. Children test out ideas and develop mathematical concepts as they create an enclosure from crates, estimating how much bigger it needs to be. Children are also developing an understanding of risk, skilfully climbing garden steps and balancing on tyres.

Parent Reviews of Georgie Porgie

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • July 2014Good
  • September 2009Outstanding

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