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Making Friends Partnership

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
·158 Marshland Road, Moorends, DONCASTER, DN8 4SB · Doncaster
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Operating since 2015, the nursery has an overall "Good" rating from its latest Ofsted inspection in February 2022.

Children thrive in this safe environment due to the caring and respectful relationships fostered by dedicated staff. The emphasis on praise and nurturing helps children become confident and enthusiastic learners, happily approaching adults for comfort and support.

Parents consistently speak highly of the setting, valuing the strong links with staff and the clear communication about their child's learning journey and next steps. Many parents have observed significant progress in their children's confidence and communication skills since attending.

The nursery is committed to inclusivity, with high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager has diligently built relationships with outside agencies to ensure children receive any necessary additional support.

What it's like

Children thrive in this safe setting due to the caring, respectful relationships promoted by staff. They receive lots of praise and because of this, and the nurturing provided by staff, children are confident, enthusiastic learners. Children happily approach adults for cuddles and support.

Caring relationshipsConfident learnersStrong parent partnershipsSEND supportLanguage rich language-Year-round operation

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Making Friends Partnership

Last inspected 22 February 2022 · Emma Murphy

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 thrive in this safe setting due to the caring, respectful relationships promoted by staff. They receive lots of praise and because of this, and the nurturing provided by staff, children are confident, enthusiastic learners. Children happily approach adults for cuddles and support.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff establish positive relationships with all children, meaning children are enthusiastic and eager learners and have a positive attitude to learning.
  • Children's independence is actively supported by staff, fostering confidence.
  • Staff provide a narrative to children as they play, introducing a wide range of language.
  • Overall, staff understand and promote the curriculum effectively in all rooms.
  • Children with SEND are well supported, and the manager has developed strong relationships with outside agencies for extra support.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve activities around oral health so that they are fully effective, meaningful and appropriate for the age of the children
  • 2ensure the correct language is modelled by all staff consistently to fully support children's developing vocabulary.
Inspection #10222378 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of this setting. They value the links with the staff and are aware of what their child has been learning and their next steps in learning.

Parents report that their children have made progress in all areas, and in particular in their confidence and communication, as a result of attending this setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND are well supported. The manager has worked hard to develop relationships with outside agencies, which means that children are referred for extra support where needed.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: January 2018

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2018Good

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