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Norton Pre-School # Norton Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 4.7 (6 parent reviews) · Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LE · Suffolk Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 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. Engaging activities Strong relationships Good progress Passionate staff Effective safeguarding ## Key facts 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Norton Pre-School Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10234956 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201252)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY312532) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=norton-pre-school-ip31-3le-ey312532) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Norton Pre-School Last inspected 2 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Good 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. Inspector highlights - Children happily enter the pre-school and wave goodbye to their parents. - Children have very good relationships with staff and confidently greet them. - Children are highly motivated and quickly find an activity that interests them. - Children make good progress in their learning and enjoy the range of resources and activities available. - Staff are passionate and place children at the heart of the pre-school, emphasising knowing each child and their family to plan for their needs. - Communication and language are well promoted, with staff using tools to identify gaps and expand vocabulary. - Staff have fun with the children, engaging in imaginary play such as pretending to be dinosaurs. - Managers are reflective on practice, encouraging staff training and maintaining good links with the local school and other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 Build upon children's mathematical development by focusing on using mathematics in context to help children to understand what numbers represent. - 2 Review snack time so that children can make choices and further develop their independence. Inspection #10234956 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201252) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children make choices about where to spend their time, exploring both the indoor space and the outdoors, and enjoy listening to environmental sounds outdoors. EAL / language support 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. ## Parent Reviews of Norton Pre-School 4.7 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFpEm2aLJtrMm1NaC6rwGKlVnp5SPW_M37Zd3YtCZ1jzLmOnd4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Bevan 7 months ago 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25vMlltTXliMFJCT1ZkVk1WVnRTMnBxYUdKWlFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9b3e5ae457ec3:0xd8b568615b84004) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2byZ14LkF9tJ1ndJb22elWL_du2il1GLdvNMRBzkUPNiJq3lgmA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba7) Chris Gibbons 6 years ago 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM0eFpXMFdnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9b3e5ae457ec3:0xd8b568615b84004) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUgAUvi0-5lNnEKPp3PQruw7GQsYuFPimOhBg4o_URD1FqxT3bs2g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Vee (AutisticV) 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dHBQcXB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9b3e5ae457ec3:0xd8b568615b84004) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUIXhDVdIS7ptkf0eQrtDYn8wTIRIuhEvHOa10-ao-RjgmTL6FK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gareth Millen 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBa2U2V2x3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9b3e5ae457ec3:0xd8b568615b84004) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX0RRhV_7ABFRrIUkocKQVSLCPnKwo16yXS9Bt4OrkhDOxblTCPBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Paterson 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbzh5a1VBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9b3e5ae457ec3:0xd8b568615b84004) Reviews from Google for Norton Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=975968878145847300&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - November 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Norton Pre-School ### What type of nursery is Norton Pre-School? ### Is Norton Pre-School suitable for under-twos? ### Does Norton Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Norton Pre-School support children who speak English as an additional language? ### When is Norton Pre-School open? ### What is Norton Pre-School working on improving? ## Nearby day nurseries in Norton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Norton Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Thurston Childcare Thurston, Bury St Edmunds · IP31 3FT ](/nursery/thurston-childcare-ip31-3ft-2651430) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Little Explorers Day Nursery Pakenham Bury St. Edmunds · IP31 2NG ](/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-pakenham-ip31-2ng-ey538117) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Street Farm Day Nursery Bury St. Edmunds · IP30 9HD ](/nursery/street-farm-day-nursery-ltd-ip30-9hd-ey227187) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Little Elms Elmswell · IP30 9BX ](/nursery/little-elms-ip30-9bx-ey420834) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.9 mi ### Woolpit ARC Woolpit Bury · IP30 9RU ](/nursery/woolpit-arc-ip30-9ru-ey359649) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Rougham Acorns And Woodlands Bury St. Edmunds · IP30 9JJ ](/nursery/rougham-acorns-and-woodlands-ltd-ip30-9jj-ey390482) [See all nurseries in Norton →](/search?q=Norton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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