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Little Pals Forest School # Little Pals Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 465 St Johns Road, Clacton, Clacton, CO16 8DU · Essex Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Pals Nursery operates from two locations in Clacton-on-Sea, providing quality education and care. The main Tendring Education Centre site is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 6 pm, for 50 weeks a year. A second preschool, Little Pals Pre-School at Hemmington House in Jaywick, runs term-time only from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Both settings prioritise daily outdoor play to support children's learning, development, and physical health. The nursery also emphasises home-cooked meals, prepared daily by a dedicated cook, with menus available and dietary requirements catered for. Little Pals extends its community involvement by offering various groups for families, such as Toddler Group, Baby Massage, and Baby Sensory. For local excursions and after-school club pickups, the nursery utilises its own transport fleet. The nursery prides itself on its Ofsted 'Good' rating and holds the NDNA - Quality Counts accreditation, making it the only nursery within a 15-mile radius to achieve this recognition. They actively encourage feedback from children and families to continuously enhance their practices and deliver high-quality care. What it's like Children excitedly enter the nursery and part from their parents and carers with ease, greeted by kind and friendly staff. They are keen and active learners, engaging in freely chosen play with easily accessible resources. Staff support children's ideas and have clear expectations, resulting in good behaviour and proficient adherence to nursery rules. Outdoor Play Home-Cooked Meals Community Groups Ofsted Good NDNA Quality Counts ## 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:45-6pm, 50 weeks of the year (Tendring Education Centre); Monday to Friday, 9am-3:30pm, Term-Time only (Hemmington House) Food Home-cooked meals prepared daily, catering for allergies and dietary requirements. Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Pals Forest School Last inspected 15 October 2024 · Lynn Hughes 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 excitedly enter the nursery and part from their parents and carers with ease, greeted by kind and friendly staff. They are keen and active learners, engaging in freely chosen play with easily accessible resources. Staff support children's ideas and have clear expectations, resulting in good behaviour and proficient adherence to nursery rules. Inspector highlights - The nursery is managed by a team of directors who effectively share responsibilities and support day-to-day managers. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents are happy with the care and feel well informed. - Staff tailor learning activities to extend experiences for children, planning around weekly themes. - Staff effectively manage the differing needs of younger and older children. - Children's mathematical knowledge is generally extended by staff helping them to count and use numbers in their everyday activities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen the quality of teaching to a consistently high level so that all children benefit from strong learning - 2 improve planning to ensure that children develop a greater knowledge of mathematical concepts in everyday play. Inspection #10370131 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260676) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Pals Forest School Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10370131 Lead inspector Lynn Hughes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260676)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2736119) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://littlepalsnursery.co.uk/) 465 St Johns Road, Clacton, Clacton, CO16 8DU Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:45-6pm, 50 weeks of the year (Tendring Education Centre); Monday to Friday, 9am-3:30pm, Term-Time only (Hemmington House) [© 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#/1.1289/51.80364/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Clacton - [Day nurseries in Clacton](/search?q=Clacton) - [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-pals-forest-school-co16-8du-2736119) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > share that they are really happy with the care of their children > feel that a core strength of the nursery is the friendly staff team and state that their children really enjoy attending Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Following a session of outdoor learning, staff teach children new vocabulary like 'mollusc' when researching slugs. Younger children also enjoy additional garden and physical play time while older children listen to a story together. The manager is aware that there are fewer opportunities for children to explore mathematics in the garden. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 October 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260676) ## Frequently asked about Little Pals Forest School ### What is Little Pals Forest School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Little Pals Forest School? ### What are the opening hours for Little Pals Forest School? ### What is the age range for children attending Little Pals Forest School? ### Does Little Pals Forest School offer outdoor play as part of its curriculum? ### Does Little Pals Forest School provide meals for children? ### Is Little Pals Forest School part of a larger group or family-run? ### How can I contact Little Pals Forest School? ## About the setting Little Pals Forest School was registered in 2023. The nursery employs four members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including two with early years teacher status. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two-, three- and four years. URN 2736119 Registered person Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in Clacton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Pals Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 3JH ](/nursery/chestnut-grove-kindergarten-co15-3jh-ey408264) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Clacton-on-Sea · CO16 8BE ](/nursery/little-pals-childrens-centre-nursery-co16-8be-ey395827) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Chase Clacton Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 3QL ](/nursery/the-chase-clacton-co15-3ql-ey492976) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Willow Tree Nursery School Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 4US 4.6(17 reviews) ](/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-school-co15-4us-2715179) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Clacton Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool Clacton-on-Sea · CO15 6DD 5.0(27 reviews) ](/nursery/clacton-montessori-day-nursery-preschool-co15-6dd-ey461712) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### The Chase Holland Park Clacton on Sea · CO15 6NG ](/nursery/the-chase-holland-park-co15-6ng-ey493102) [See all nurseries in Clacton →](/search?q=Clacton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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