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Ibstock Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Ibstock Community College, Central Avenue, IBSTOCK, LE67 6NE · Leicestershire
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Ibstock Nursery, located within Ibstock School, is an all-year-round childcare provider operating five days a week. It caters to children aged 6 weeks to 11 years, offering flexible options for diverse family needs, including early years care and wrap-around services.

The nursery prides itself on its passionate and experienced team who foster a warm and nurturing environment. The setting, rated "Good" by Ofsted in 2024, prioritises children feeling safe, supported, and inspired to learn and grow.

They emphasise outdoor play, learning through play, and stimulating age-appropriate environments. To keep parents informed, they use the Famly app.

Additionally, the nursery is soon to move into a new, purpose-built facility. They also provide a Holiday Club during school half terms with activities like arts, crafts, and outdoor sports, and offer nutritious meals including breakfast, lunch, and snack tea.

What it's like

Children new to the setting are carefully inducted to make their transition as smooth as possible. Staff are kind and attentive, which supports children to develop secure bonds with them. The staff use visual timetables to help children understand what is happening now and what is going to happen next.

All-year-round careOfsted rated goodFlexible funding optionsHoliday club and wraparound care

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around specific session blocks for nursery children aged 0 to 5 years, with separate rates for wrap-around care and holiday clubs for older children. Meals such as lunch and tea are charged additionally unless specified as included.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Lunch is included in 9am-3pm nursery sessions unless funded.
  • A curriculum enhancement top-up fee of £2.25 per 3-hour session applies to funded hours.
  • Wrap-around care is offered for primary-age children.
  • Holiday club sessions are available for children over 5 years old.
  • Lunch and snack tea can be purchased separately for wrap-around and holiday club sessions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm (all year round, except bank holidays and Christmas break)

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Holiday Club, Wrap-around care

Food

Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack tea are provided.

Age range

6 weeks to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ibstock Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Kelly Langley

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 new to the setting are carefully inducted to make their transition as smooth as possible. Staff are kind and attentive, which supports children to develop secure bonds with them. The staff use visual timetables to help children understand what is happening now and what is going to happen next.

Inspector highlights

  • Children new to the setting are carefully inducted to make their transition as smooth as possible.
  • Children form close friendships with one another and work well together to complete tasks.
  • Staff have clear learning intentions for all children and implement a curriculum that supports them to make progress.
  • Staff support children's mathematical development and skilfully weave this area of learning through play.
  • Staff feel supported, valued, and respected by leaders and are offered frequent training opportunities.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve strategies for sharing information with parents so they are clear about the next steps for their children's learning and development and to share ideas to help support their learning at home
  • 2strengthen the use of assessment to understand the level of development for each child and provide them with the most appropriate learning experiences.
Inspection #10337192 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of the nursery.

parents say they receive information about their children through an electronic system, parent evenings, and daily feedback.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They act swiftly when gaps in children's learning are identified and work effectively with other agencies to ensure children receive the support they need.

Outdoor space

During outside play, children help their friends cross the wobbly bridge and negotiate their way over tree logs. Children use the space outdoors to chase bubbles, giggling and squealing as they jump up to pop them.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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