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Humpty Dumpty's

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·24 Firthland Road, Pickering, YO18 8BZ · North Yorkshire
Number of places
25 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2024
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Humpty Dumpty's, established in 2003, is a childcare setting located in Pickering, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, it operates on a non-domestic premises basis.

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 21st October 2024, highlighting the effective leadership team's commitment to continuous improvement. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build strong foundations for future learning, with a particular focus on developing physical skills and enhancing communication and language.

Children are encouraged to be independent and feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in procedures and dedicated care from staff. The dedicated team at Humpty Dumpty's excels in identifying and addressing potential learning delays, working closely with parents and external professionals to ensure all children make good progress.

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly strong, with additional funding carefully utilised to maximise impact. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with a developed area that allows children to access a full curriculum, including encouraging them to recognise numerals in their environment.

Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the care and education their children receive, often noting how well prepared their children are for school.

What it's like

The leadership team has effectively improved the nursery, positively impacting children and families. They have developed a clear curriculum focused on building strong foundations, physical skills, and communication. Children feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in and effective care from staff.

Strong leadershipTailored learningPositive SEND provisionEffective communicationOutdoor curriculumSchool readiness

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Humpty Dumpty's

Last inspected 21 October 2024 · Michelle Lorains

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

The leadership team has effectively improved the nursery, positively impacting children and families. They have developed a clear curriculum focused on building strong foundations, physical skills, and communication. Children feel safe and happy, benefiting from flexible settling-in and effective care from staff.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team has worked extremely hard to make significant improvements to the nursery.
  • Staff have high expectations for all children and swiftly recognise potential delays, working with parents and other professionals to minimise learning gaps.
  • Children are keen to take an active part in their own self-care, and staff encourage them to develop good levels of independence before they start school.
  • Staff focus on developing children's communication and language skills by modelling new words and offering explanations.
  • The curriculum to promote children's mathematical development is good, with staff using mathematical language purposefully throughout the day.

Areas to develop

  • 1implement ways to ensure all children receive high quality learning opportunities, specifically when their key person is not present
  • 2enhance staff's understanding of how to consistently support children's emotional development.
Inspection #10333888 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

They say they feel welcomed into the nursery and staff have helped their children to be ready to start school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is positive. Staff identify areas of delay in children's learning and work with other professionals to help them make good progress. Extra funding is carefully considered to have the most impact for the children it is intended for.

Outdoor space

The outdoor area has been developed so children who prefer to learn there can access a full curriculum. Staff encourage children to recognise numerals in the outdoor environment.

Parent Reviews of Humpty Dumpty's

5.0
(1)
sarah coverdale
13 years ago

My daughter goes here and she loves it

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: July 2009

  • October 2024Good
  • January 2024Requires improvement
  • March 2023Requires improvement
  • September 2022Inadequate
  • April 2022Inadequate
  • May 2018Good
  • December 2014Good
  • July 2009Good

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