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Staff actively narrate as children play to help build their understanding and speaking abilities." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the outdoor play like at Hoo Saints?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children at Hoo Saints have fantastic opportunities to develop their physical and mathematical skills outdoors. The pre-school encourages activities like practicing balance and coordination on ride-on bicycles and climbing equipment, as well as using pretend money in their outdoor role-play 'garage shop'." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Hoo Saints?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents are very positive about Hoo Saints, often providing feedback about how well their children have progressed, especially in speech and language development. 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Hoo Saints # Hoo Saints Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Village Hall, Pottery Road, Hoo, ME3 9BS · Medway Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Medway About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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 Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.one.com/en/info/contact?utm_source=hosted_by&utm_medium=hosted_by&utm_campaign=default) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hoo Saints Last inspected 19 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, 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 - 1 support staff to help younger children even further in their engagement and learning - 2 improve 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208640) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hoo Saints Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10232405 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208640)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551057) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.hoosaints.co.uk/) Village Hall, Pottery Road, Hoo, ME3 9BS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.55458/51.42199/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hoo - [Day nurseries in Hoo](/search?q=Hoo) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hoo-saints-me3-9bs-ey551057) ## 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 2023 Good - March 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Hoo Saints ### What is Hoo Saints' Ofsted rating? ### How can I find out about fees for Hoo Saints? ### What age range does Hoo Saints cater to? ### Does Hoo Saints offer support for children with English as an Additional Language? ### What is the outdoor play like at Hoo Saints? ### What do parents say about Hoo Saints? ### How do children develop independence at Hoo Saints? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in Hoo Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hoo Saints. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Hundred of Hoo Nursery & Kids Club Rochester · ME3 9HH ](/nursery/the-hundred-of-hoo-nursery-kids-club-ltd-me3-9hh-ey468317) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hedgehogs Hoo Day Nursery Rochester · ME3 9BE 3.7(10 reviews) ](/nursery/hedgehogs-hoo-day-nursery-me3-9be-2721907) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Smilers Rochester · ME3 8LE ](/nursery/smilers-me3-8le-ey266973) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Dockside Day Nursery & Pre-School Chatham · ME4 3ED 3.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/dockside-day-nursery-pre-school-me4-3ed-ey562840) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Marina Montessori Day Nursery & Pre School Chatham · ME4 4LL ](/nursery/marina-montessori-day-nursery-pre-school-me4-4ll-2812969) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### 2J's Pre-school Gillingham · ME7 1TT ](/nursery/2j-s-pre-school-me7-1tt) [See all nurseries in Hoo →](/search?q=Hoo) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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