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Little Nutkins

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Unit 1 & 4, Stylers Way, Henley In Arden, B95 5BA · Warwickshire
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Little Nutkins in Henley in Arden is a highly-regarded nursery, recognised with a "GOOD" Ofsted rating, that serves children from three months up to eleven years old. The nursery aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can flourish, offering flexible childcare solutions.

Beyond standard nursery services, Little Nutkins also runs a wrap-around club for older children and a holiday club. The dedicated team, led by owner Sophie George and Nursery Manager Jemma, are all trained in paediatric first aid, child protection, food hygiene, and health and safety.

They work closely with various external agencies to support children's well-being and development. The nursery is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a curriculum that prioritises communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth, while also incorporating literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.

Little Nutkins embraces a flexible, play-based learning approach, adapting to children's interests and unexpected learning opportunities.

Our ethos

Little Nutkins is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, prioritising communication, physical development, and personal, social, and emotional growth. They embrace a flexible, play-based learning approach, adapting to children's interests and learning opportunities.

What it's like

Children separate well from their parents on arrival and are keen to get involved in the wide range of experiences on offer to them. Children engage positively in morning group time and enthusiastically join in with the welcome song. They talk confidently about how they are feeling, and they are eager to share their news with the staff and other children.

Ofsted rated "GOOD"Flexible childcare for 3 months to 11 yearsWrap-around and holiday clubsExperienced and well-trained staff

Pricing & funding

The nursery applies a voluntary daily charge to cover additional items during funded hours. Parents who opt out of this charge can choose to purchase individual items instead, which are invoiced separately. All billing is managed on a monthly invoice.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Optional daily charge covers additional items during funded hours.
  • Parents can opt out of the daily charge and purchase items individually.
  • Invoices are issued on a monthly basis.

Key facts

Session types

Flexible childcare, wrap around club, holiday club

Opening hours

7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Nutkins

Last inspected 21 September 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 separate well from their parents on arrival and are keen to get involved in the wide range of experiences on offer to them. Children engage positively in morning group time and enthusiastically join in with the welcome song. They talk confidently about how they are feeling, and they are eager to share their news with the staff and other children.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a clear and interesting curriculum that supports children's interests and fascinations across the seven areas of learning.
  • Support for children's behaviour and encouragement for self-regulation are consistent across the setting.
  • Staff members plan interesting sensory opportunities for babies to engage in.
  • Staff support toddlers to develop their confidence and self-esteem in the carefully planned learning environment.
  • Mealtimes are social occasions and staff support children to develop their independence at an appropriate level.

Areas to develop

  • 1review lunchtime procedures to ensure that routines meet the needs of all babies and young children.
Inspection #10239474 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are delighted with the service that their children receive. They comment on the nurturing and warm relationships developed with the whole family.

parents report that they receive regular photos of their children engaged in learning experiences. As a result, they feel well informed about their learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make strong progress. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from well-defined outdoor provision and engage in many opportunities to develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural world. They plant, water and harvest vegetables and learn about the life cycle of a butterfly by observing live caterpillars in the pre-school room. Children have the opportunity to practise and develop their physical skills and hand-to-eye coordination, using a range of authentic tools and equipment on 'the beach' that staff have constructed in the outdoor play space.

Parent Reviews of Little Nutkins

4.2
(5)
Alex Thompson
a year ago

Our child loves this nursery, her key workers have been brilliant throughout and we feel they really care about our daughter.

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Farrah Megee
2 years ago

Our children did not like it here at all and we’re so glad we made the decision to get them out.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 August 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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