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Honeyshute Day Nursery in Plymouth (PL6 8UL)

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Thornbury Primary School, Miller Way, Plymouth, PL6 8UL · Plymouth
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 13th January 2023. Children are warmly welcomed by friendly staff, fostering positive relationships and encouraging kind behaviour towards their peers.

The nursery offers a broad curriculum, with staff planning activities that cater to children's interests, including nature hunts. There is a strong emphasis on developing a love of reading, with comfortable spaces and books available to take home.

Mathematics is integrated naturally into many activities, promoting mathematical language and skills. Children are encouraged to be independent, for example, by pouring their own drinks or getting tissues.

For children who require extra support, targeted plans are put in place, and well-thought-out resources are provided to ensure good progress. The outdoor environment is a key feature, with a secure garden for imaginative play and a wooded area where children can engage in activities like making 'hot chocolate' from mud, which supports their social development.

What it's like

Children are happy entering the nursery and are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. They enjoy positive relationships and are well behaved and kind to each other. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop curiosity and explore indoors and outdoors.

Good Ofsted ratingPositive relationshipsBroad curriculumOutdoor explorationReading focusMaths incorporated

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Honeyshute Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 January 2023

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 happy entering the nursery and are greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. They enjoy positive relationships and are well behaved and kind to each other. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop curiosity and explore indoors and outdoors.

Inspector highlights

  • The members of the management team are passionate about providing good-quality experiences for children.
  • Staff plan activities to widen children's experiences, such as nature hunts.
  • Staff promote a love of reading, with comfortable chairs and books shared and taken home.
  • Mathematics is naturally incorporated into most activities, with children particularly enjoying mathematics games and using mathematical language.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent, pouring their own drinks and getting tissues for themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop the knowledge and understanding of less-qualified staff
  • 2enhance staff engagement in the baby room so that all children are suitably challenged.
Inspection #10263837 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

I have a lovely new haircut!

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who need extra support have targeted plans. Well-thought-out resources have been purchased to support the development of these children and ensure they make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to explore outdoors. There is a secure garden where children confidently participate in imaginative play. In the wooded area, children make 'hot chocolate' using pots, pans and mud, which supports the development of their social skills.

Parent Reviews of Honeyshute Day Nursery

5.0
(1)
Jonathan Firmin
3 years ago

Great nursery. Friendly staff and very welcoming to all kids

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Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good

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