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Little Acorns Pre School # Little Acorns Pre School in Broughton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Brigg Road, Broughton, DN20 0JW · North Lincolnshire Number of places 80 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority North Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Acorns Pre School, established in 2015, operates Monday to Friday during term time, with sessions running from 9am until 3pm. This childcare setting, located in Broughton, caters for children aged 2 to 4 years and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its latest inspection on 17th October 2022. The dedicated staff team, many of whom hold Level 3, 5, or 6 early years qualifications, provide a nurturing environment where children behave wonderfully and develop a strong understanding of rules. The effective key-person system fosters confident and secure children, with staff providing support through any challenges. Progression is excellent, supported by a well-planned, sequenced curriculum that builds on existing knowledge and places a significant emphasis on singing and stories to enhance communication skills. Children at Little Acorns Pre School benefit from a rich and engaging learning environment, both indoors and out. They are encouraged to be independent, with staff teaching handwashing through songs and rhymes, and children pouring their own drinks. Through outdoor learning, children grow their own food in the vegetable patch, learning about the life cycle of vegetables and preparing them for eating. They also collaborate to create obstacle courses in the outdoor area, developing their physical skills and problem-solving abilities. The setting demonstrates a strong commitment to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, with staff working with various agencies and showing initiative in implementing strategies. Speech and language therapists visit the setting to provide guidance to staff and parents, ensuring continuity of learning. Parents are integral to the nursery community, feeling involved in their child's experiences and finding staff approachable and responsive. The enthusiastic management team ensures that additional support for children is swiftly established, collaborating with community links such as the local library and primary schools to promote continuity of care and provide diverse experiences. What it's like Children behave wonderfully at this setting, with a solid understanding of rules. Nurturing staff support them through challenges, fostering confident and secure children through an effective key-person system. Children make excellent progress due to a well-planned, sequenced curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge, with a strong emphasis on singing and stories to develop communication skills. Outstanding Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Strong communication skills Outdoor learning Effective SEND support Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Pre School Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10229378 Lead inspector Abby Clarkson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199360)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491058) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Pre School Last inspected 17 October 2022 · Abby Clarkson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children behave wonderfully at this setting, with a solid understanding of rules. Nurturing staff support them through challenges, fostering confident and secure children through an effective key-person system. Children make excellent progress due to a well-planned, sequenced curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge, with a strong emphasis on singing and stories to develop communication skills. Inspector highlights - Children behave wonderfully and have a solid understanding of rules. - The well-planned, sequenced curriculum supports staff in building on what children already know and can do and extending this. - Additional support for children is established swiftly by the enthusiastic and dedicated management team. - Staff encourage children's involvement in risk assessments of the setting. - Activities are highly engaging, with a clear aim for learning, and children remain focused for long periods of time. Inspection #10229378 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199360) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents feel involved in their child's experiences at the setting. > Parents comment that staff are approachable and responsive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work with many agencies to support children. They show initiative in implementing strategies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Speech and language therapists attend the setting to model and discuss strategies with staff and parents. Outdoor space Children can grow their own food in the vegetable patch outside, taking part in watering, collecting, washing, and peeling foods to prepare them to eat. Children work together to create an obstacle course in the outdoor area, moving resources around the garden. ## Parent Reviews of Little Acorns Pre School 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUaJArlzV8jlVBETmdzzk78RDKdfft4S5hbCRJgYARQ6GSxB0Kh=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sonal Vivek Modhwadia a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfMlkzaVlBEAE!2m1!1s0x4878ee28f8da0c6b:0xd8b043037a685fb3) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns Pre School. 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