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Hanslope Park Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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4.5(13 parent reviews) ·Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Hanslope Park, Hanslope, MK19 7BH · Milton Keynes
Number of places
56 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Milton Keynes

About this day nursery

Hanslope Park Day Nursery, established in 2004, provides a nurturing and secure environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday, offering a "Good" quality of education as rated by Ofsted on 15th December 2022.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, building on what children already know and can do, with activities tailored to individual interests and learning needs. Staff are highly reflective, warm, kind, and caring, fostering strong, trusting bonds with children, and new children settle in well.

The nursery is well-resourced, encouraging curiosity both indoors and outdoors, enabling children to explore and learn through various sensory experiences like transporting water and sand. The team effectively develops children's communication skills, identifying specific needs early and providing targeted support, including working with external agencies for specialist help.

What it's like

Children are safe and secure, and they display trusting bonds with the kind and nurturing staff team. New children and babies are supported well to settle into the nursery routine and immediately seek the reassurance of their key worker if they become unsure or upset. This supports children to gain confidence, and children are well behaved.

Good Ofsted ratingNurturing environmentTailored curriculumStrong SEND supportOutdoor learningPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday

Age range

0-4

Staff

56

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Hanslope Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 December 2022

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 safe and secure, and they display trusting bonds with the kind and nurturing staff team. New children and babies are supported well to settle into the nursery routine and immediately seek the reassurance of their key worker if they become unsure or upset. This supports children to gain confidence, and children are well behaved.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team and staff have been proactive in addressing weaknesses identified at the previous inspection.
  • Children benefit from a carefully considered and well-planned curriculum.
  • Staff are warm, kind and caring to children, and understand the importance of the key person role.
  • Children behave very well in the nursery, with staff acting as excellent role models.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with good communication and daily updates.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance opportunities for children to maintain their concentration and exploration during the times when staff leave activities to carry out routine tasks
  • 2refine the professional development programme for staff to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level.
Inspection #10229299 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents speak highly of the 'kind, caring and stable staff team'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work effectively to develop children's communication skills. They identify specific needs early on and provide targeted support, working closely with other agencies to ensure children receive specialist support when needed.

Outdoor space

The nursery is resourced well and provokes children's curiosity and eagerness to learn both inside and outside. Toddlers transport water and sand using scoops and jugs, exploring the feeling through their fingers and hands.

Parent Reviews of Hanslope Park Day Nursery

4.5
(13)
Mark Hoskins
2 years ago

My children love their new Nursery.

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Tertium Non Data
2 years ago

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: January 2009

  • December 2022Good
  • February 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2016Good
  • December 2013Good
  • January 2009Good

Frequently asked about Hanslope Park Day Nursery

About the setting

Hanslope Park Day Nursery registered in 2004. It operates within the grounds of Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, serving staff working for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The nursery is open from 8am to 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 5pm on Friday. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years and employs 20 staff, 15 of whom hold qualifications between level 2 and level 5.

URN
EY278067
Registered person
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Committee
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
Requires improvement

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