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Gillingham Early Years

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Gillingham Early Years, Loddon Road, Beccles, NR34 0LD · Norfolk
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 17th July 2024, rated the nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting positively on the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children are welcomed warmly into a setting that fosters security and predictability through consistent routines, helping them to feel settled and confident.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encourage independence, allowing children to choose resources and adapt their play, which supports their self-esteem and confidence. Staff interactions are positive, with educators knowing the children well and extending their learning during play, such as introducing new vocabulary during outdoor minibeast hunts.

Gillingham Early Years places a strong emphasis on physical development, offering numerous outdoor opportunities for climbing, running, and painting, thus supporting both fine and gross motor skills. The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with staff working closely with families and other agencies to provide tailored support and ensure all children are included in activities.

Parents have expressed confidence in the staff, noting their diligence and how they acknowledge children’s individual personalities, helping each child to understand their unique qualities.

What it's like

Children are happy to come into the pre-school, warmly welcomed and helped to settle in by staff. Consistent routines provide security and predictability, supporting emotional well-being and teaching children to follow rules. Children benefit from positive interactions with staff who know them well, leading their play while staff support and expand their knowledge.

Good Ofsted ratingIndependent learnersPhysical developmentTailored SEND supportTerm-time onlyAges 2-4

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday sessions run from 8.30am until 4pm. On Friday, the session runs from 9am to 1pm.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Gillingham Early Years

Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Nina Hopson

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

Actions the provider must take

  • strengthen teaching practice to ensure that children receive consistent high-quality interactions to enhance their learning further.

What it's like to attend

Children are happy to come into the pre-school, warmly welcomed and helped to settle in by staff. Consistent routines provide security and predictability, supporting emotional well-being and teaching children to follow rules. Children benefit from positive interactions with staff who know them well, leading their play while staff support and expand their knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is well designed, with a focus on encouraging children to become independent learners.
  • Children develop physical strength through play, such as climbing, running and painting fence panels outside.
  • Children develop a love of reading and books through the repetition of stories and songs, with staff using props to engage and broaden knowledge.
  • The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with staff working closely with parents and other agencies to ensure tailored support.
  • Leaders are committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families, and staff are encouraged to pursue training that enhances their professional growth.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching practice to ensure that children receive consistent high-quality interactions to enhance their learning further.
Inspection #10344411 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents explain how staff take on board their children's individual personalities. This helps children to value themselves and their understanding of what makes them unique.

They have every confidence in the staff and are very grateful for their diligence and hard work.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective. Staff work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure children receive the support they need. Their plans and interactions are specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of the children.

Outdoor space

There are many different opportunities for children to develop their physical strength through play. For example, outside they practice climbing, running and reaching up high to paint fence panels with brushes and water. When searching for minibeasts in the garden, staff help children identify what they find. Staff also introduce new words, such as 'burrow', as children dig, looking for worms in the garden.

Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • July 2024Good
  • December 2015Good
  • February 2012Good

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