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Opportunity Group Frome & District

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Hayesdown First School, Wyville Road, Frome, BA11 2BN · Somerset
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Somerset

About this day nursery

Opportunity Group Frome & District, established in 1975, is a well-regarded childcare setting located on the grounds of Hayesdown First School in Frome, Somerset. Serving children aged two to four, the group operates during term time, from 8:55 am to 3:10 pm, Monday to Friday.

The setting has consistently maintained strong partnerships with parents, who have observed their children becoming more independent since attending. With a dedicated team of eight staff, the nursery ensures children receive high-quality education and care; the manager holds early years professional status, and all other staff hold childcare qualifications at either level 3 or 4.

The group has shown continuous improvement, moving from an 'Inadequate' rating at its previous inspection to 'Good' in its latest report on October 6, 2022, demonstrating effective leadership and a commitment to children's development and well-being. The nursery focuses on providing a broad curriculum tailored to children's developmental needs and emerging skills, fostering confidence, self-esteem, and positive attitudes towards learning through a variety of engaging activities.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routine of the day. They show a strong sense of belonging and engage well with the warm and caring staff. Children benefit greatly from a broad curriculum, planned around their developmental needs and emerging skills. Children excitedly take part in mini athletics. They run and jump and develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they throw balls to knock cones over.

Strong parent partnershipsGood behaviourDeveloping independenceWell-qualified staffBroad curriculum

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8.55am until 3.10pm

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1975

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Opportunity Group Frome & District

Last inspected 6 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routine of the day. They show a strong sense of belonging and engage well with the warm and caring staff. Children benefit greatly from a broad curriculum, planned around their developmental needs and emerging skills. Children excitedly take part in mini athletics. They run and jump and develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they throw balls to knock cones over.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the routine of the day.
  • Children benefit greatly from a broad curriculum, planned around their developmental needs and emerging skills.
  • Staff have high expectations of the children's learning and support them to make good progress in all areas.
  • Children use a range of recyclable materials, practise their cutting skills, and skilfully use a sticky tape dispenser to create models and pictures.
  • Staff use language well to extend children's vocabulary.
  • The manager, in partnership with the special educational needs coordinator, is proactive in seeking early help for children when needed.
  • The manager and staff work closely as a team.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Provide more opportunities for children to count and learn about volume and capacity.
  • 2Support staff to develop further strategies to engage older children more consistently in large group activities.
Inspection #10245427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Opportunity Group Frome & District

5.0
(1)
William Windess
5 years ago

Very good nursery with friendly, caring staff. Daughter attended here and always loved going!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022

Date: January 2010

  • October 2022Good
  • May 2022Inadequate
  • February 2017Good
  • January 2014Good
  • January 2010Good

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