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Oasis Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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3.0(1 parent reviews)
·The Oasis Village & Childrens Centre, St. Michaels Avenue, WISBECH, PE13 3NR · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Oasis Nursery, located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is a 'Childcare on non-domestic premises' setting that was registered in 2008 and received a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating at its latest inspection on April 5, 2023. The nursery is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

Children aged 2 to 4 thrive in its fun and enabling environment, where they can freely access activities both indoors and in the garden. Staff foster a strong sense of confidence and happiness, with children forming secure attachments and seeking comfort when needed.

The nursery is designed to cater to the needs of all children, offering well-designed areas like book and sensory corners for quiet time and calming activities, alongside opportunities for physical development such as cycling in the garden. Children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle, participating in activities like brushing their teeth, growing vegetables, and trying different fruits.

The nursery also provides excellent support for children with English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working in partnership with families to ensure smooth transitions to school and effective communication.

What it's like

Children thrive in the nursery's fun and enabling environment. They freely move between the room to the garden, accessing activities of interest. Children are confident and happy. They have formed secure attachments with staff in the nursery and seek comfort from them where needed. Children are aware of the behavioural expectations set in the nursery, playing well with each other and making good friendships.

Fun environmentHealthy lifestyle focusStrong SEND support

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2008

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oasis Nursery

Last inspected 5 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in the nursery's fun and enabling environment. They freely move between the room to the garden, accessing activities of interest. Children are confident and happy. They have formed secure attachments with staff in the nursery and seek comfort from them where needed. Children are aware of the behavioural expectations set in the nursery, playing well with each other and making good friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in the nursery's fun and enabling environment, freely moving between indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Children are confident and happy, forming secure attachments with staff and seeking comfort when needed.
  • Children are taught about how to lead a healthy lifestyle, participating in activities like tooth brushing and growing vegetables.
  • Staff use Makaton signing and support children with English as an additional language effectively.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well.
  • Children are given lots of choices about what they want to do, including rolling snack and mealtimes.
  • Staff provide great opportunities for children to learn about the community around them through visits and inviting animals to the setting.
  • The manager is passionate about delivering high-quality care and education, fostering a collaborative and supportive team.
  • Parents are full of praise for the support staff provide for their children and their progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's interactions and questioning skills to give children even more opportunities to express their thoughts and feelings.
Inspection #10280700 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported exceptionally well. Staff work in partnership with families to ensure that children are supported with their transitions to school. Staff are sensitive to children's needs and use visual aids to support them to communicate with others. The special educational needs coordinator communicates effectively with staff and, consequently, all staff know how best to support children and have a good understanding of each child's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children freely move between the room to the garden, accessing activities of interest. In the garden, children scoop bird seed into jugs ready to pour into bird feeders. Children grow their own vegetables in the garden and plan to harvest them to cook soup. Children pedal bicycles, steering carefully to navigate round the garden.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language are very well supported. Staff use key words in children's home language and speak clearly, allowing children time to respond.

Parent Reviews of Oasis Nursery

3.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • May 2013Good
  • December 2009Good
  • March 2009Inadequate

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