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Littlegates for Little People

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Littlegate Farm, Clensey Lane, Newark, NG23 5HT · Lincolnshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Littlegates for Little People is a nursery in Newark that offers a stimulating and comfortable setting, encouraging children to play and learn. The nursery is based in a former primary school, providing a spacious and familiar environment.

Both the indoor and outdoor areas are designed to promote exploration and discovery, supporting children's development. The nursery focuses on creating a fun and engaging atmosphere where children can grow confidently and happily.

The dedicated team strives to ensure every child feels safe and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging their natural curiosity. The nursery aims to provide a nurturing and educational experience, preparing children for their next steps.

What it's like

Children's learning is centred around fun and playful interactions with staff, who skilfully teach them to make good progress. Activities are planned around children's interests, supporting age-appropriate learning and development. Mealtimes are social occasions where staff role model appropriate behaviours, creating a safe and happy environment where children's emotional well-being is secured.

Spacious former school buildingFocus on play and learningDedicated staff

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1994

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littlegates for Little People

Last inspected 25 April 2023 · Charlotte Whalley

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's learning is centred around fun and playful interactions with staff, who skilfully teach them to make good progress. Activities are planned around children's interests, supporting age-appropriate learning and development. Mealtimes are social occasions where staff role model appropriate behaviours, creating a safe and happy environment where children's emotional well-being is secured.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has made sure that the necessary improvements have been made since the last inspection.
  • Staff have built strong partnerships with parents and carers.
  • The manager uses additional funding effectively to support the learning and development of those who are entitled to it.
  • Staff use successful strategies to shape children's good behaviour.
  • Staff utilise the nursery's rural location to support children's physical and mental health.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend opportunities for children to learn, practise and use new skills throughout all aspects of the daily routine, such as at mealtimes.
Inspection #10266542 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they feel involved in their child's learning and well communicated with.

Parents explain they find the online learning app beneficial in knowing what their child is doing at nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Additional staff are employed to work with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The specific skills and qualifications that these staff hold mean that children with SEND are receiving high-quality care and education. This helps to accelerate their learning and development and supports them to reach their own unique potential.

Outdoor space

Staff utilise the nursery's rural location to support children's physical and mental health. Children discover new flowers and meet baby lambs while on nature walks. All children benefit from the nursery's expanse of outdoor space, where staff support physical skills such as running and climbing.

Parent Reviews of Littlegates for Little People

5.0
(5)
Jakub Mazur
2 years ago

Over years I have been using many nurseries for my kids and this one is definitely the best. It will be a year soon since my kids started attending Littlegates and I could not be more satisfied with it. It has a great offer for both small toddlers up to 2 yo and older kids, also they do amazing job for Claypole's School Afternoon Club. The nursery itself can boast of huge play area - it is located in a rural, quiet place and kids take benefit of loads of activities performed by amazing and friendly childcare proffessionals. Our both younglings were always excited to go there in the morning which I think is the best review a nursery can have :) Moreover, our kids often get opportunities to interact with farm animals which are located at the Littlegates Farm. The venue also offers some flexibility which in our case, where we are both working parents with small children, is a huge and unique thing which we are greatly thankful for. It is only because of Littlegates we could both manage our jobs. So happy we found them and that went beyond our expectations. Thank you all for amazing job you are doing, hats off!

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Duncan Rose
3 years ago

Littlegates is the most wonderful nursery/pre-school a parent could wish for. We've had two boys there now for over a year. They both (and we) really love it. All of the staff are extremely friendly and attentative and know all of the children by name, providing a brief insight to their day upon colleciton every single day. They also utilise an online portal and provide emails, with photos every day, of each child's daily activities. The location and ameneties offered are absolutley second-to-none. I have experienced another day care for my two older chilren, but although good, was nowhere near the personal, caring experience offered by Littlegates. Fully recommended.

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David Scholes
7 years ago

Here I am merely a spectator. This place is in essence a pre-school/child minding operation. Yet it is more than that. There are cars and mini buses going in and out from 8.00 till 1800. They have bicycles of all shapes and sizes all on a soft surface. There is no pressure but the kids seem to love it and it must be hard for them not to learn to ride them. Even discounting the cycles, they run and play, they kick ball and chase chickens (never managing to catch them). They go inside to do things but of that I know nothing. I only wish that places like this had been available when I was of their age. In short, I am jealous of a happy bunch of young children.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: June 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • April 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • June 2011Good

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