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Little Elms

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX · Suffolk
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Little Elms, located in Elmswell, Suffolk, is a purpose-built preschool dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children. The facility caters to children aged 2-11, extending its services to those in their final year of primary school through its wrap-around care.

The preschool nurtures a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment, fostering children's physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development. Their educational approach emphasises play-based learning to build confidence and self-esteem.

They are committed to inclusivity, offering opportunities to all children regardless of background. Little Elms offers various sessions, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and prides itself on its flexible booking options.

The preschool is Ofsted registered and aims to give every child the best possible start to their learning journey.

Our ethos

Little Elms is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that fosters children's holistic development through a play-based learning approach. They aim to build confidence and self-esteem, offering inclusive opportunities for all children to ensure they get the best possible start to their learning journey.

What it's like

Children are keen to spend time at the setting, arriving happily and eagerly sharing their home experiences with staff, with whom they develop close emotional attachments. This helps them to feel safe and secure, particularly during changes at home. Children independently find resources matching their interests and steadily develop their ability to focus on specific tasks, making good progress in their learning over time.

Purpose-built facilityWrap-around care up to Year 6Play-based learningOfsted registered

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per hour or per session depending on the time of day, covering pre-school, breakfast, and after-school care. Additional three-hour sessions are available for children aged two to four. Funded sessions require a small contribution towards snacks, while breakfast is included in morning sessions.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Snacks are chargeable for children attending funded sessions.
  • Breakfast sessions include fruit, cereal, and toast.
  • Additional sessions can be purchased subject to availability and must be booked through the office.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year

Age range

2-11 years (up to Year 6 for wrap-around care)

Session types

Breakfast Club, Morning Pre-School Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Pre-School, After School Care

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Elms

Last inspected 11 November 2022

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 are keen to spend time at the setting, arriving happily and eagerly sharing their home experiences with staff, with whom they develop close emotional attachments. This helps them to feel safe and secure, particularly during changes at home. Children independently find resources matching their interests and steadily develop their ability to focus on specific tasks, making good progress in their learning over time.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers focus well on observing staff practice and offering tailored support, an improvement since the last inspection.
  • Staff have a good understanding of what they want children to learn, including children with SEND, and focus on developing their thinking and mathematical knowledge.
  • There are good learning opportunities for toddlers during outdoor play, with staff engaging in role-play and providing tools to inspire mark-making.
  • Staff provide space, toys, and equipment that promote children's physical skills, showing them how to use tools like pipettes to strengthen hand muscles and control.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with staff valuing their contributions to learning and helping families access support from other professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to review the organisation of daily routines, particularly when moving between different activities, to maximise children's engagement in their learning.
Inspection #10217044 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are reassured by the close support provided by their key person. Staff have a good understanding of what they want children to learn, including children with SEND.

Outdoor space

There are good learning opportunities for toddlers during outdoor play. Staff get involved in children's role-play situations as they imagine they are travelling on a train in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are keen to express their choices and preferences. They show that they are keen to learn new vocabulary when listening to stories and joining in with songs.

Parent Reviews of Little Elms

5.0
(2)
Suzanne Woods
8 years ago

Lovely building and garden. Staff are very approachable

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: August 2011

  • November 2022Good
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • April 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • August 2011Good

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