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Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe, CT21 6NE · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School, established in 2017 in Hythe, Kent, provides a welcoming and secure environment for children aged 2 to 5 years, as highlighted in its latest Ofsted report on 7 November 2023, where it was rated as 'Good'. Children confidently engage in activities and interact with friends, supported by warm and reassuring staff.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed around children's individual needs and interests, with a particular focus on developing speech and language, and personal, social, and emotional skills. The pre-school effectively uses children's interests, such as a superhero area, to promote learning and communication.

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) ensures robust support, utilising funding for resources and collaborating closely with staff, external professionals, and parents to meet learning and care needs promptly.

Children enjoy daily play in a well-resourced outdoor area, fostering a healthy lifestyle and supporting physical development through activities like splashing in muddy puddles. The setting also promotes a strong sense of community, teaching children about diverse cultures and beliefs.

What it's like

Children arrive at the pre-school happy and confidently leave their parents and carers, instantly engaging in activities and talking to friends. Staff are warm, welcoming, and provide reassurance, helping children feel safe and secure. The curriculum focuses on children's speech and language and personal, social, and emotional development, with staff using children's interests, like a superhero area, to promote learning and speech.

Good overall effectivenessChild-centred curriculumStrong SEND supportFocus on speech and languageWell-resourced outdoor playPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Not specified

Age range

3 months to 4 years old

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Staff

Not specified

Waitlist

Not specified

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School

Last inspected 7 November 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

Children arrive at the pre-school happy and confidently leave their parents and carers, instantly engaging in activities and talking to friends. Staff are warm, welcoming, and provide reassurance, helping children feel safe and secure. The curriculum focuses on children's speech and language and personal, social, and emotional development, with staff using children's interests, like a superhero area, to promote learning and speech.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has designed a curriculum based around children's needs.
  • Staff are fully aware of children's interests and know what each child needs to learn next.
  • Overall, staff promote children's speech and language well.
  • Children are familiar with the routines of the day. This helps build a sense of belonging and security.
  • Children with SEND are very well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to make the most of opportunities that arise to extend children's emerging communication and language skills
  • 2review and improve the organisation of daily routines to minimise the disruption to children's learning.
Inspection #10313101 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children are making good progress from their starting points, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) uses funding to provide resources that support children's development and next steps based on their interests. The SENCo works closely alongside staff, other professionals and parents to ensure children's learning and care needs are consistently met and has a secure understanding of the referral process, ensuring children get support at the earliest opportunity.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy play in the well-resourced outdoor area daily, splashing in muddy puddles. The regular fresh air and physical exercise contribute to a healthy lifestyle and support the development of children's large-muscle movements.

Parent Reviews of Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • November 2023Good
  • November 2019Good

Frequently asked about Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School

About the setting

Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School registered in 2017. It is located in Hythe, Kent, in the grounds of Palmarsh Primary School. The pre-school is open on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. It receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The pre-school employs six members of staff, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications at level 2 or above.

URN
EY550665
Registered person
Fill, Kelly-Marie
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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