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Leechpool Caterpillar Nursery & After School Club

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Leechpool Primary School, Leechpool Lane, Horsham, RH13 6AG · West Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Leechpool Caterpillar Nursery & After School Club offers a nurturing environment for children, integrated with Leechpool Primary School in Horsham. The nursery prides itself on its "Good" Ofsted rating, highlighting the quality of teaching and learning provided.

An associated After School Club extends care and activities beyond school hours. The establishment is diligent about data privacy, operating under GDPR compliance with a dedicated Data Protection Officer.

The nursery is further supported by LEAF (Leechpool Events and Fundraising), a parent-teacher and friends association that actively organises events to raise funds and enhance the educational experience for pupils. Parents are encouraged to get involved with LEAF's activities.

Contact can be made directly with the Nursery and After-School Club Manager, Cat Hall, for further information.

What it's like

Children and parents are warmly welcomed. Children enjoy independence as they say goodbye to their parents and store their lunch boxes. They are happy to see their friends and staff. Children learn about the "Golden Rules" which help them to understand the high expectations for behaviour and being kind.

Integrated with Primary SchoolGood Ofsted ratingActive Parent-Teacher AssociationGDPR Compliant

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

weekday from 8.50am until 2.50pm

Age range

Early Years to After School Club

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Leechpool Caterpillar Nursery & After School Club

Last inspected 26 May 2022 · Penny Smith

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children and parents are warmly welcomed. Children enjoy independence as they say goodbye to their parents and store their lunch boxes. They are happy to see their friends and staff. Children learn about the "Golden Rules" which help them to understand the high expectations for behaviour and being kind.

Inspector highlights

  • Devoted and skilled staff develop excellent relationships with parents and children.
  • Children are making good progress with language development.
  • The nursery has strong links with local primary schools.
  • The manager and staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children's behaviour is excellent.

Areas to develop

  • 1review and improve the organisation of story times to minimise disruption so that children are able to concentrate
  • 2develop opportunities for children to hear and use their home language in learning and play.
Inspection #10239510 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the quality and frequency of information they receive.

Parents are happy that their child's independence and social skills have developed since joining the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work with external agencies to provide children with the help that they need. The nursery uses funding to buy items to support specific needs, such as book bags to help with language development.

Outdoor space

Skilled staff provide a wide range of stimulating activities indoors and outside. Children enjoying playing in the school grounds.

Parent Reviews of Leechpool Caterpillar Nursery & After School Club

5.0
(2)
sumaiya summe
2 years ago

Such a friendly loving environment.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • July 2022Good
  • May 2022Good

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