Term time / All Year
Term Time
Hoo Saints
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Medway
About this day nursery
Hoo Saints is a term-time nursery in Hoo, Medway, which offers care for children aged two to four years. It was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in January 2023. The report noted that the provider had successfully met actions from the previous inspection. The inspector found that children are happy, safe, and secure, and that staff effectively promote their independence. Parents who spoke with the inspector were complimentary about the staff and the progress their children make.
Ofsted reported that staff focus on children's communication and language skills, narrating as they play, which helps children who speak English as an additional language. Outdoors, children have opportunities to develop physical skills on ride-on bicycles and climbing equipment. They also learn about mathematics in a practical way through activities such as using pretend money in a role-play garage shop. Staff share information with parents online and give daily feedback.
What it's like
Children are happy, safe and secure at Hoo Saints pre-school, developing warm bonds with staff and demonstrating good behaviour. They have opportunities for physical development and learn about healthy lifestyles. Staff focus on communication and language skills, especially for children with English as an additional language.
Pricing & funding
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Hoo Saints
Last inspected 19 January 2023
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, safe and secure at Hoo Saints pre-school, developing warm bonds with staff and demonstrating good behaviour. They have opportunities for physical development and learn about healthy lifestyles. Staff focus on communication and language skills, especially for children with English as an additional language.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy, safe and secure.
- The manager and staff team have successfully met actions from the last inspection.
- Staff effectively promote children's independence.
- Children learn about mathematics in a meaningful way.
- Staff share information with parents online and provide daily feedback.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to help younger children even further in their engagement and learning
- 2improve the arrangements for large group activities, to ensure that all children are able to fully engage in their learning at these times.
Inspection #10232405 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents are very complimentary about the staff and the progress their children make
how well their children have progressed in their speech and language development
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children benefit from the focus that staff place on their communication and language skills, particularly for the children who speak English as an additional language. Staff narrate as children play, helping children's understanding and speaking skills.
Outdoor space
Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy practising their balance and coordination on the ride-on bicycles and learn to balance on climbing equipment. Children also learn about mathematics in a meaningful way, playing with ride-along toys and bicycles outdoors and using pretend money in their role-play 'garage shop'.
Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023
Date: March 2022
- January 2023Good
- March 2022Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Hoo Saints
About the setting
Hoo Saints registered in 2017. It operates in Hoo, near Rochester, Kent, open from 9am to 3pm during term time only. The provider is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. They employ six members of staff, two at level 3, two at level 2, and the manager holds a level 4 qualification.
- URN
- EY551057
- Registered person
- Lowther, Zoe Ellen
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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