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Maiden Newton Childcare Provision

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·The Children's Centre, Chilfrome Lane, Dorchester, DT2 0AX · Dorset
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Maiden Newton Childcare Provision is a committee-run setting at The Children's Centre in Maiden Newton, Dorset. Registered in 2015, it offers term-time care for children aged from two to four years.

The day nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. The inspection report found that children are happy, secure, and treated as individuals. Staff were observed engaging well with children and teaching mathematical concepts effectively. Children have plentiful opportunities for physical activity through exercise sessions and learning to ride a scooter. For children who may need additional support, staff use strategies such as visual pictures to help them express their needs. To improve further, Ofsted suggested the setting should enhance the modelling of language to develop speaking skills and support older children with their early writing.

What it's like

Children are very happy, secure and content at this caring setting. They are treated as individuals, and their personal needs and interests are well catered for. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

Happy, secure childrenExcellent mathematical teachingStrong parent partnershipsHigh quality, inclusive careGood physical activity

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Maiden Newton Childcare Provision

Last inspected 28 June 2023

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 are very happy, secure and content at this caring setting. They are treated as individuals, and their personal needs and interests are well catered for. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have plentiful opportunities to be physically active and to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Staff are excellent at teaching children how to count and learn mathematical concepts.
  • All staff engage wonderfully with all children, remaining engrossed in learning for extended periods.
  • Parents speak very positively about the partnerships the setting established with them.
  • The manager has a strong vision for high quality and inclusive care, supporting staff to develop their skills and knowledge.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure that modelling of language helps children to develop their speaking skills even further
  • 2to support older children when they are learning to practise their early writing.
Inspection #10291739 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that the pre-school is an 'extension of their family'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify where some children may need additional support and utilise a wide variety of techniques and strategies to help them make good progress. For example, visual pictures are used to help children express their needs and wants.

Outdoor space

Children have plentiful opportunities to be physically active and to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children learn to develop their balance, coordination and control through whole-class exercise sessions and learning to ride a scooter.

Inspection history

Date: December 2017

  • June 2023Good
  • December 2017Good

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