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Little Boots # Little Boots Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · Pottery Farm, Whitney, Ilminster, TA19 0SJ · Somerset Number of places 25 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Boots Day Nursery, located in Ilminster, operates under The Curiosity Approach philosophy, a globally recognised educational movement. This approach, which has gained national attention including a BBC feature about a "nursery with no toys," emphasises creating enriching, awe-inspiring environments that foster children’s creativity, independence, and a love for learning. The founders, Lyndsey Hellyn and Stephanie Bennett, bring over five decades of combined experience in early childhood education. Their vision is to empower educators to become curious and inspired, transforming early years education by placing wonder and curiosity at the core of their practice. The Curiosity Approach integrates elements from pioneering educational philosophies such as Rudolf Steiner, Reggio Emilia, and Te Whāriki, emphasising authentic resources, natural materials, and open-ended play. It promotes beautiful, calm spaces with natural tones to positively influence children's mood and learning. The nursery also strongly believes in the importance of outdoor experiences for children and aligns with the UN Global Goal 4 for Quality Education, contributing to charities like Sparkle Malawi. Our ethos The Curiosity Approach aims to empower and ignite passion and excitement in practitioners, giving them the tools and knowledge to enable them and their setting to create beautiful play spaces for children. It is a modern-day Approach that fits perfectly in current changing technological times, bringing curiosity, awe and wonder into early childhood & creating the 'thinkers & doers' of the future. The approach is a recipe filled with ingredients from the great pioneers of Early Childhood Education, Rudolf Steiner (Austria), Loris Malaguzzi (Reggio Emilia - Italy), & Te Whāriki (New Zealand). These three progressive approaches to Early Childhood set the foundations to The Curiosity Approach. What it's like Leaders design a broad and balanced curriculum, especially to support the ethos of outdoor learning. Children have wonderful opportunities to explore nature and lead their own learning in an inviting environment. Children are keen to learn and thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. They receive positive interactions from staff, which, in particular, encourages their communication and language skills successfully. The Curiosity Approach accredited Emphasis on natural materials and authentic resources Focus on open-ended play and critical thinking Globally recognised educational movement ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.thecuriosityapproach.com/contact) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Boots Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10309243 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229988)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY472571) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-boots-ta19-0sj-ey472571) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Boots Last inspected 13 September 2023 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 Leaders design a broad and balanced curriculum, especially to support the ethos of outdoor learning. Children have wonderful opportunities to explore nature and lead their own learning in an inviting environment. Children are keen to learn and thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery. They receive positive interactions from staff, which, in particular, encourages their communication and language skills successfully. Inspector highlights - Leaders construct an ambitious curriculum, which considers children's interests and builds on what they know and can do. - Staff implement the curriculum effectively, understanding what children need to learn next. - Effective transition arrangements between the baby room and the pre-school room ensure children feel safe and settled. - Children learn to care for living things and are kind to each other. - Staff ensure they meet children's care needs efficiently with good hygiene practices. Areas to develop - 1 develop further opportunities that arise to help children solve problems independently and to think critically - 2 provide staff with further support and guidance to extend children's learning and challenge them more consistently Inspection #10309243 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50229988) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The inspector conducted professional discussions during the inspection with the special educational needs coordinator. Outdoor space Leaders design a broad and balanced curriculum, especially to support the ethos of outdoor learning. Children have wonderful opportunities to explore nature and lead their own learning in an inviting environment. Young children show curiosity when they visit the "beach" by the lake and use binoculars to see the swans. Older children find their boots and put them on ready to play outside. Inspection history Date: August 2014 - September 2023 Good - May 2018 Good - August 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Boots ### How is Little Boots classified by Ofsted? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Little Boots? ### How many children are on roll at Little Boots? ### What are the opening hours at Little Boots? ### Is Little Boots Ofsted registered? ### What are the fees at Little Boots? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ilminster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Boots. - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.8 mi ### Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery, Ilminster Ilminster · TA19 9FA ](/nursery/cuddles-care-children-s-day-nursery-ilminster-ta19-9fa-2767457) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.7 mi ### The Folly Nursery Ilminster · TA19 9EY 3.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/the-folly-nursery-ta19-9ey-ey499936) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### HoneyBea Partnership Ilminster · TA19 9DX ](/nursery/honeybea-partnership-ta19-9dx-2725922) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Nanny Bears Childcare Ilminster · TA19 9DX ](/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ta19-9dx-2721555) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Little Munchkins Childcare Chard · TA20 1JP ](/nursery/little-munchkins-childcare-c-i-c-ta20-1jp-2673102) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.1 mi ### Premier Wraparound @ Avishayes Chard · TA20 1NS ](/nursery/premier-wraparound-avishayes-ta20-1ns-2823528) [See all nurseries in Ilminster →](/search?q=Ilminster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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