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King's School Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2009)
·Kings School & Nursery, Hartley Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LW · Plymouth
Number of places
113 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2009
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

King's School Nursery in Plymouth offers a seamless and structured admissions process, guiding families through initial inquiries, visits, registration, and taster days, culminating in a formal offer and place confirmation. The nursery warmly welcomes students throughout the academic year, understanding the varying reasons for mid-year transitions and providing comprehensive academic and pastoral support to ensure a smooth and exciting start.

They encourage prospective families to arrange visits and attend open events to experience their community firsthand. The school is committed to academic excellence and character development, catering to both local and international students with a strong focus on wellbeing.

What it's like

Children are supported well in settling, and in feeling secure and confident because they develop firm attachments with key, familiar carers. They participate enthusiastically in a wide range of activities, ensuring their individual needs are met. The staff team works well together and liaises closely with the school to provide continuity of care.

Seamless Admissions ProcessMid-Year Admissions AvailableAcademic and Pastoral Support

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured termly for full-time attendance or daily for part-time attendance (minimum two days). Full-time and part-time rates for the Foundation Stage cover care from 8:00am to 5:30pm and include lunch and tea. School-age fees from Reception upwards are charged termly, including a compulsory lunch fee.

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 2 days is required for part-time Foundation Stage care.
  • One term's notice is required to change allocated days.
  • A non-refundable registration fee of £100 and an acceptance deposit of £350 apply.
  • Pre-school, after-school, and holiday care must be booked and paid for in advance.
  • Fees are split into 3 termly instalments and are reviewed annually.

Key facts

Opening hours

08:00 until 18:00

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for King's School Nursery

Last inspected 12 March 2009 · Heather Morgan

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 supported well in settling, and in feeling secure and confident because they develop firm attachments with key, familiar carers. They participate enthusiastically in a wide range of activities, ensuring their individual needs are met. The staff team works well together and liaises closely with the school to provide continuity of care.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported well in settling and feeling secure.
  • Children participate enthusiastically in a wide range of activities.
  • The staff work well together and liaise closely with the school.
  • Staff regularly reflect on their practice and access training to improve outcomes for children.
  • Children enjoy a wide range of interesting and enjoyable activities and have good opportunities to initiate their own play.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to develop procedures for assessing children's progress in each area of learning and use this information to plan activities that build on what each child already knows and can do
  • 2ensure that hygiene procedures are implemented consistently throughout the nursery to protect all children from the risk of infection
Inspection #EY371506 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Staff with key roles within the nursery attend training to support them in undertaking their responsibilities in areas such as safeguarding children and supporting those with learning difficulties.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities throughout the day to play outdoors in the fresh air. Older children in particular like to play outdoors, digging in the garden or exploring the properties of water. Children who stay after school also enjoy running around outdoors and using the physical play equipment.

EAL / language support

The nursery supports children using English as an additional language. Some children include French songs in their repertoire, which reflects the diversity within their group and supports all children in developing a sense of belonging.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

12 March 2009

Good

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

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