Norton Pre-School, located in Norton, Suffolk, was registered in 2005 and operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises. The latest Ofsted inspection on 2nd November 2022 rated the setting as "Good" across all areas, maintaining its previous "Good" rating.
The pre-school has a nurturing environment where children, aged 2 to 4, form strong relationships with staff and confidently engage in activities. They are keen to explore both the indoor and outdoor spaces and show good progress in their learning, enjoying a variety of resources and activities such as scented play dough and role-play.
The dedicated team of five childcare staff, including four with Level 2 or higher qualifications, along with an administrator, are passionate about placing children at the heart of the pre-school experience. They focus on understanding each child's needs to provide engaging and relevant activities, ensuring children are happy and motivated in their play.
The pre-school also promotes communication and language skills, with staff actively expanding children's vocabulary and supporting those learning English as an additional language.
What it's like
Children happily enter the pre-school with enthusiasm, forming strong relationships with staff and confidently engaging in activities. They are highly motivated, find activities that interest them quickly, and play cooperatively with friends. Children make choices about where to spend their time, exploring both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Opening hours
Sessions are from 8.45am until 11.45am and from 12.45pm until 2.45pm. A lunch club runs from 11.45am until 12.45pm. A breakfast club runs from 7.30am until 9am and an after-school club runs from 2.45pm until 6pm. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday.
Established
2005
Last inspected 2 November 2022
What it's like to attend
Children happily enter the pre-school with enthusiasm, forming strong relationships with staff and confidently engaging in activities. They are highly motivated, find activities that interest them quickly, and play cooperatively with friends. Children make choices about where to spend their time, exploring both indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Children make choices about where to spend their time, exploring both the indoor space and the outdoors, and enjoy listening to environmental sounds outdoors.
Staff working with children who speak English as an additional language are very sensitive towards their cultural backgrounds and work well with the children and their parents to help them to learn English.
Exceptional! The whole team is amazing. Their attention to detail, care and commitment is above and beyond. Huge thank you for all you do x
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The open to all play park is the best I've ever seen, so clean and new. Let's hope it stays that way. Also there is a huge green/football greased area that is very well kept with wild flowers surrounding it.
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Date: March 2009
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