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Inkspots Early Years

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Inkpen Primary School, Weavers Lane, Hungerford, RG17 9QE · West Berkshire
Number of places
12 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
West Berkshire

About this day nursery

Inkspots Early Years, located in Hungerford, RG17 9QE, is a distinct preschool environment that offers a nurturing and homely atmosphere for children between the ages of 2 and 5. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), employing a play-based approach to prepare children for their transition to reception.

Inkspots maintains a flexible daily schedule, balancing structured activities with opportunities for child-led exploration. The preschool is dedicated to acknowledging and fostering each child's individual strengths and abilities, striving to create an optimal learning environment where every child can thrive.

It is committed to providing a safe and supportive setting where children can develop and build lasting relationships. Children attending Inkspots benefit from an early taste of school life while engaging with the EYFS curriculum.

In January 2024, Inkspots received a "Good" rating across all areas during its Ofsted inspection. The preschool operates from Monday to Thursday during term time, aiming to deliver the best possible education to all children, irrespective of their abilities, and to facilitate their intellectual, physical, social, creative, and emotional development.

Our ethos

Inkspots Early Years uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with a play-based approach. They focus on child-led exploration alongside structured activities, aiming to nurture individual strengths and abilities in a safe, supportive, and homely environment to foster children's holistic development.

What it's like

Children benefit from their time at pre-school. The small setting is inclusive and welcoming across all seven areas of learning. Staff take full advantage of the local environment, including trips to a local farm and forest school, and regularly use the well-planned outdoor classroom and nature area, which offer many learning opportunities. Staff encourage children to be independent and make individual choices, and children show kindness and respect towards each other.

Homely atmosphereEYFS curriculumPlay-based learningOfsted rated "Good"Individualised learning

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday in term time

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Inkspots Early Years

Last inspected 29 January 2024 · Aileen Finan

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 benefit from their time at pre-school. The small setting is inclusive and welcoming across all seven areas of learning. Staff take full advantage of the local environment, including trips to a local farm and forest school, and regularly use the well-planned outdoor classroom and nature area, which offer many learning opportunities. Staff encourage children to be independent and make individual choices, and children show kindness and respect towards each other.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has a clear understanding of her responsibilities, and the manager leads by example.
  • The curriculum is purposeful and children show a willingness to learn, with a high focus on language, communication, and knowledge of the wider world.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy story times and show high levels of language and comprehension, developing a love of literacy.
  • Relationships between staff and children are positive, and children demonstrate a good attitude to their learning, showing confidence in trying new things.
  • Children are aware of themselves as individuals, feel safe and secure, and can express their feelings effectively.
  • Partnerships with the school are well established, including the use of the school lending library to embed foundations for fluent reading.
  • Parents are positive about the care their children receive, stating that staff are nurturing and communication is very good.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen coaching and support to help guide all staff to be more confident and precise in their teaching.
Inspection #10307867 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They state that staff are nurturing and that communication is very good.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, are ready for the next stages of their learning. Staff adapt activities for different ages and abilities. During an activity, children choose an 'emotions' face to depict how they are feeling and explain why.

Outdoor space

Staff offer a variety of outings, including visits to a local farm and the local forest-school area. They regularly use the well-planned outdoor classroom and nature area that offer learning opportunities that take full advantage of the local environment. The inspector observed staff interactions with children indoors and outdoors.

Google Reviews of Inkspots Early Years

5.0
(1 Google review)
rachel holloway
3 years ago

I love Inkspots and my children adore it! It’s homely vibe means they have felt so happy there. The woodland setting is beautiful and means they are always outside experiencing nature in all weather! You must visit!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2015

  • January 2024Good
  • March 2018Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2017Inadequate
  • February 2016Requires improvement
  • January 2015Requires improvement

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