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Little St Mary's Nursery & Little Oaks Before and After School Club

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
·St Marys Catholic Primary School, Pool Road, Studley, B80 7QU · Warwickshire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
3–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Little St Mary's Nursery & Little Oaks Before and After School Club, registered in 2010, is a Childcare on non-domestic premises setting located in Studley, B80 7QU, that provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 11. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, with a before- and after-school club from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

A holiday club is also available during school breaks from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. With a total capacity of 40 children and 221 on roll, the provision employs five dedicated childcare staff members, including a qualified teacher and an early years teacher.

The setting is committed to providing high-quality experiences, with a curriculum designed to prepare children for school, and also provides free early education for three- and four-year-old children. Parents speak highly of the strong partnerships with the nursery and the information shared, including ideas for supporting children's behaviour and understanding of routines.

The setting also maintains strong links with the neighbouring school, ensuring a smooth transition for children into Reception, where they can enjoy hot meals and physical education sessions.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and eager, welcomed by warm, friendly staff who help them settle quickly. Staff act as positive role models, fostering good behaviour and mutual respect. The provision also includes a before- and after-school club, and older children enjoy physical activities, preparing them well for the school day.

Warm, friendly staffAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsPromotes independenceEffective safeguarding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. The before- and after-school provision operates from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. It also operates a holiday club during school holidays; sessions are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM.

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 13 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and eager, welcomed by warm, friendly staff who help them settle quickly. Staff act as positive role models, fostering good behaviour and mutual respect. The provision also includes a before- and after-school club, and older children enjoy physical activities, preparing them well for the school day.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at the nursery happy and eager to start their day, greeted by warm, friendly staff.
  • Staff know children incredibly well and provide an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • Children's independence is fostered well, with opportunities to self-register and choose when to play outdoors.
  • The managers are passionate about providing children with high-quality experiences and implement a curriculum focused on preparing children for school.
  • Staff provide good-quality interactions to support children's next steps in learning, enhancing vocabulary and understanding.
  • Strong partnerships between home and nursery are evident, with parents speaking positively about shared information and support.
  • Strong links with the school support children's transition into Reception, offering hot meals and physical education sessions.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to adapt their teaching to consistently provide optimum challenge throughout activities and extend all children's learning further.
  • 2Focus professional development opportunities precisely on raising the quality of teaching practice to the highest level.
Inspection #10317448 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting provides an ambitious curriculum for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to offer an inclusive provision, providing a targeted approach to help children access all areas of the environment and achieve their targets. The SENCo also attends network meetings with other specialist provisions to ensure consistency for every child.

Outdoor space

The outdoor environment sparks children's interest and provides many opportunities for open-ended play. Staff encourage children to learn mathematical concepts, such as capacity, while exploring rice. Children have the chance to develop their own ideas for play.

Inspection history

Date: June 2011

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • July 2014Good
  • June 2011Inadequate

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