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Meynell Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
·16b Morton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough, DN21 3PS · Lincolnshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Meynell Kindergarten, located in Gainsborough, is a well-established childcare setting that has been registered since 2006. The kindergarten offers a warm and family-like atmosphere where children happily settle and eagerly explore their learning environment.

With an overall "Good" rating from their latest Ofsted inspection on June 30, 2023, the setting demonstrates strong provisions across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The dedicated team of 14 childcare practitioners, many of whom hold advanced early years qualifications, cultivate strong relationships with children and utilise valuable information from parents during the settling-in process to build an ambitious curriculum.

They effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by collaborating with external agencies and using funding to enhance the outdoor learning environment. The kindergarten also prioritises language development in younger children through songs, rhymes, and visual aids, fostering a positive and inclusive learning experience for all children from 0 to 4 years old.

What it's like

The kindergarten has a family feel where children arrive happily and settle quickly. The friendly staff team build strong relationships with children and thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum based on individual needs and interests. Children are physically active and develop perseverance, with a particular love for books and engaging in story time.

Family feelAmbitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsEffective SEND supportOutdoor learning focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Meynell Kindergarten

Last inspected 30 June 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

The kindergarten has a family feel where children arrive happily and settle quickly. The friendly staff team build strong relationships with children and thoughtfully plan an ambitious curriculum based on individual needs and interests. Children are physically active and develop perseverance, with a particular love for books and engaging in story time.

Inspector highlights

  • The kindergarten has a family feel. Children arrive happily and settle into kindergarten quickly.
  • The manager and staff plan an ambitious curriculum for children based on their next steps in learning, alongside the children's specific interests.
  • Children are physically active. They develop strength and show high levels of perseverance as they climb and balance.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Leaders have used funding effectively to develop the outdoor environment.
  • Staff use songs and rhymes to help to develop younger children's language and communication skills.
  • Children behave well. Staff role model positive behaviours and provide clear instructions to children.
  • Managers and staff have good relationships with parents. Parents feel very supported by the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1Develop the routine to ensure that babies access the outdoor provision daily.
Inspection #10289190 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff have made effective links with external agencies for advice and guidance. Referrals are put in place quickly and effectively. This helps all children to make the progress that they are capable of.

Outdoor space

Leaders have used funding effectively to develop the outdoor environment to support children who do not have access to outdoor spaces at home. This develops children

Inspection history

Date: March 2010

  • June 2023Good
  • November 2017Good
  • August 2017Inadequate
  • May 2017Inadequate
  • February 2015Good
  • March 2010Good

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