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Little JeM's Catholic Nursery # Little JeM's Catholic Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · Convent Of Jesus & Mary, 63 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PP · Suffolk Number of places 27 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little JeM's Catholic Nursery provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open all year, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, the nursery offers a carefully designed space where children feel secure and confident. The dedicated team, led by an enthusiastic manager, delivers an interesting and challenging curriculum with a strong focus on children's well-being, communication, and curiosity-based learning. Quality resources are readily available, encouraging children to self-select activities and initiate their own games. Children thoroughly enjoy outdoor activities, including investigating the 'science hut' and engaging with large play equipment to develop physical skills and spatial awareness. The nursery is fully inclusive, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are bilingual or speak English as an additional language, make good progress. The knowledgeable SEND coordinator and positive links with outside agencies contribute to the strong support system. Parents consistently praise the friendly, approachable staff and effective communication, noting their children are well-settled and progressing well. What it's like The manager and her team deliver an interesting and challenging curriculum, and children make good progress. The nursery is child friendly and welcoming, with attentive and caring staff. The curriculum focuses on children's well-being, communication, and curiosity approach principles, with quality resources readily accessible. Child-friendly environment Strong curriculum Inclusive setting Supports SEND Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little JeM's Catholic Nursery Last inspected 20 March 2024 · Lynn Hartigan 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 The manager and her team deliver an interesting and challenging curriculum, and children make good progress. The nursery is child friendly and welcoming, with attentive and caring staff. The curriculum focuses on children's well-being, communication, and curiosity approach principles, with quality resources readily accessible. Inspector highlights - The manager is very enthusiastic and passionate about her role, with high expectations for children and staff. - There is a strong focus on continuous evaluation to improve outcomes and experiences for children. - A broad curriculum is planned that covers all areas of learning both indoors and outdoors, tailored to children's individual interests. - The nursery is fully inclusive, and all children make good progress, including those who are bilingual or speak English as an additional language. - Positive links with outside agencies are established, and the special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, are well supported. Areas to develop - 1 use effective questioning techniques to extend children's language, help them to think critically, and solve problems independently - 2 improve the organisation and preparation of snack and mealtimes to ensure that all children are engaged at these times. Inspection #10333052 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244485) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little JeM's Catholic Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10333052 Lead inspector Lynn Hartigan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244485)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2661439) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Convent Of Jesus & Mary, 63 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.34482/51.96083/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Felixstowe - [Day nurseries in Felixstowe](/search?q=Felixstowe) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-jem-s-catholic-nursery-ip11-7pp-2661439) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak extremely positively about every aspect of care and education provided for their children. > They comment that the staff are very friendly, approachable and listen to their concerns. > communication from staff is good and their children are very settled and make good progress. > Many say they are 'lucky' their children attend the nursery and feel totally assured they are in safe hands. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable regarding her role. Therefore, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported very well and make good progress. Outdoor space Children eagerly investigate the activities provided outdoors and relish their time in the garden. They thoroughly enjoy using the large play equipment outdoors to develop their special awareness and physical development. Inspection history Date: March 2024 - April 2024 Good - March 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Little JeM's Catholic Nursery ### What stands out about the nursery’s care and learning? ### How was Little JeM's Catholic Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What do parents appreciate about the nursery? ### Whereabouts is Little JeM's Catholic Nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Felixstowe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little JeM's Catholic Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### The Peartree Kindergarten (Holly Lodge, Felixstowe) Felixstowe · IP11 7EX ](/nursery/the-peartree-kindergarten-holly-lodge-felixstowe-ip11-7ex-2833466) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Little Hoppers Pre-School Felixstowe · IP11 2LY ](/nursery/little-hoppers-pre-school-ip11-2ly-2815420) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### St Andrews Pre-School Felixstowe · IP11 7EB ](/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-ip11-7eb-ey492460) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### The Peartree Kindergarten (Felixstowe) Felixstowe · IP11 2LA ](/nursery/the-peartree-kindergarten-felixstowe-ltd-ip11-2la-2805270) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### The Ark Centre Harwich · CO12 3LU 4.7(13 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-centre-co12-3lu-ey312761) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery Harwich · CO12 3NS ](/nursery/harwich-connexions-noah-s-nursery-ltd-co12-3ns-ey490779) [See all nurseries in Felixstowe →](/search?q=Felixstowe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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