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Little Wagtails # Little Wagtails Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · Croftlands Infant School, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JU · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 15 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Croftlands Infants & Junior School, located in Ulverston, Cumbria, provides education from infancy through junior school years, encompassing "Little Wagtails" nursery. The school is committed to nurturing essential values such as compassion, curiosity, creativity, kindness, resilience, and respect in its students. They offer a comprehensive curriculum covering subjects like English, Maths, Science, History, PSHE, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Computing, RE, Music, and PE. The school encourages outdoor learning through its Forest Schools programme and focuses on early literacy with a dedicated Phonics and Reading Scheme. Information for parents, including details on applying for a place, school dinners, safeguarding, and special educational needs support, is readily available. The institution upholds British Values and promotes equality and diversity within a safe, consistent, and well-organised environment, guided by clear policies and procedures. Additionally, the school provides extra-curricular activities and details on uniform purchase options. Although the website emphasises its holistic approach to education and development, specific details about the "Little Wagtails" nursery, such as age range, session types, and pricing, are not explicitly provided on the main infant school page. Our ethos Together we Nurture: Compassion, Curiosity, Creativity, Kindness, Resilience and Respect. We promote equality, respect, and care for others and the environment. What it's like Children show strong attachments with staff in this welcoming setting. They learn through a balance of self-chosen play and adult-led activities linked to a topic. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and cheerfully lead them through daily routines. Forest School Comprehensive Curriculum Values-Based Education Infant and Junior School ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.croftlands-jun.cumbria.sch.uk/infants/our-school-infants/fundraising/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Wagtails Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10215267 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184753)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2538236) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-wagtails-la12-9ju-2538236) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Wagtails Last inspected 21 April 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 show strong attachments with staff in this welcoming setting. They learn through a balance of self-chosen play and adult-led activities linked to a topic. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and cheerfully lead them through daily routines. Inspector highlights - Staff have good knowledge of how to help children develop their physical and social skills. - The nursery environment is carefully planned to encourage exploration, resulting in children being highly engaged in play. - Staff frequently assess children's development and promptly introduce activities and resources to support individual progress. - Staff work well with parents, finding out about children's starting points and interests to plan activities. - Children visit the school grounds with staff to discover the world around them and enjoy a yoga session, increasing their confidence. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen supervision arrangements to include rigorous monitoring of staff practice in order to raise the quality of provision even further - 2 provide even better support for children's communication and language that includes giving children more time to answer and clear modelling of language. Inspection #10215267 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184753) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > there is great communication between home and nursery for reporting progress Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision When staff identify gaps in learning, they promptly introduce activities and resources that will support individual development. For example, staff bought in items that began with a particular sound to help children develop their pronunciation. This helps all children to continue making progress across the curriculum. Outdoor space Older children confidently climb and balance as they use the equipment. Children visit the school grounds with staff to discover the world around them. Inspection history Date: April 2022 - May 2022 Good - April 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Wagtails ### What is Little Wagtails' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Little Wagtails? ### Does Little Wagtails offer support for children with special educational needs? ### What age range does Little Wagtails cater to? ### What is unique about Little Wagtails' approach to learning? ### How do staff at Little Wagtails communicate with parents? ### What kind of activities do children enjoy at Little Wagtails? ### How can I contact Little Wagtails? ## About the setting Little Wagtails registered in 2019 and is run by a voluntary committee made up of the Croftlands Infant School governing body. The nursery employs five members of childcare staff who hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am until 3pm on Friday. 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