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# Headstart Nursery in Bourne

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Ofsted: Good

(Dec 2022) 

· 20 Great Northern Gardens, Bourne, PE10 9EH · Lincolnshire 

Number of places

80 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Dec 2022

Local authority

Lincolnshire

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Headstart Nursery in Bourne, now part of the Kindred Nurseries family, provides care for children in the PE10 9EH area. The nursery maintains its commitment to offering high-quality care with the benefit of being part of an award-winning group of over 50 UK nurseries. Kindred Nurseries focuses on creating

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure and have positive relationships with staff, demonstrating politeness and helpfulness. Staff know children well and support their learning, encouraging imaginative play and critical thinking, even for younger children learning technology.

All-inclusive childcare Award-winning Part of Kindred Nurseries 

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 

Pricing on request 

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

## Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Headstart Nursery

Last inspected 19 December 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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 feel safe and secure and have positive relationships with staff, demonstrating politeness and helpfulness. Staff know children well and support their learning, encouraging imaginative play and critical thinking, even for younger children learning technology.

Inspector highlights

-   The manager supports staff to extend their professional development and increase their knowledge of how to support children's communication and language skills. 
-   The manager and staff place a strong emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development by offering taster sessions and preparing them for school. 
-   Staff provide a caring environment for children, offering comfort and reassurance to new children who are unsettled. 
-   Staff help children to broaden their experiences beyond home, such as decorating a Christmas tree. 
-   Children are given opportunities to play in a sensory room, which is particularly beneficial for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them manage feelings and emotions. 

Areas to develop

-   1 help staff to encourage all parents to support their children to develop a love of books and reading at home 
-   2 support staff to develop children's understanding of why they need to keep themselves safe. 

Inspection #10234633 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205813)

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Headstart Nursery

Inspection date

Dec 2022

Inspection no.

10234633

Lead inspector

Hayley Ruane

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205813)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY217824)

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## What parents say

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> Parents provide positive comments about staff and their children's experiences in the nursery.

> They say that staff are loving and supportive, and that their children thrive in their learning.

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Children are given opportunities to play in a sensory room, where staff give them experiences to look at coloured lights and to listen and dance to calming music. This is particularly beneficial for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps them to manage their feelings and emotions.

Outdoor space

Doors and garden gates are securely locked to stop unauthorised people from having access to children.

Inspection history

Date: October 2012

-   December 2022 Good 
-   February 2017 Good 
-   October 2012 Good 

## Frequently asked about Headstart Nursery

### What is Headstart Nursery's Ofsted rating?

### Where can I find information about fees for Headstart Nursery?

### Does Headstart Nursery offer funded childcare hours?

### What age range does Headstart Nursery cater for?

### How does Headstart Nursery support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

### Who runs Headstart Nursery?

### How does Headstart Nursery prepare children for school?

### How can I contact Headstart Nursery?

## About the setting

Headstart Nursery registered in 2002 and is situated in Bourne, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff, with qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 4. The nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN

EY217824

Registered person

Lincolnshire Childcare Limited

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

Good

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