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Pamphill Pre School Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·Pamphill Green, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4EE · Dorset
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Pamphill Pre School Nursery, established in 1992, operates during term-time, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm, catering to children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery, which primarily operates from the Pamphill First School hall, received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its latest inspection on 10 June 2022.

The curriculum is rich and varied, tailored to individual needs, with staff having very high expectations for what children can achieve. The nursery excels in supporting children with additional needs, working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure individual requirements are met and children make excellent progress.

A highlight of the setting is its strong connection with the school, allowing children and staff to utilise facilities such as the meadow and forest school for enhanced learning experiences. This outdoor learning is further encouraged with activities like measuring volume and capacity in the water tray using various equipment.

Parents frequently commend the staff for their excellent communication and deep understanding of each child. The nursery’s dedication to providing an exceptionally stimulating environment means children are motivated, independent in their learning, and ready for their transition to school, supported by highly skilled staff who adapt activities to suit all abilities.

What it's like

Children are exceptionally motivated in their learning and cooperate extremely well together. Staff have very high expectations and provide a rich curriculum tailored to individual needs, enhancing learning daily. Highly skilled staff adapt activities to suit all abilities, ensuring children make the best possible progress.

Rapid progressConfident, independent learnersExceptional SEND supportExcellent school linksMotivated, engaged childrenStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pamphill Pre School Nursery

Last inspected 10 June 2022 · Lorraine Sparey

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are exceptionally motivated in their learning and cooperate extremely well together. Staff have very high expectations and provide a rich curriculum tailored to individual needs, enhancing learning daily. Highly skilled staff adapt activities to suit all abilities, ensuring children make the best possible progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make rapid progress in their learning and are confident and independent.
  • The manager is passionate and inspirational, leading the staff team outstandingly well.
  • The nursery has exceptionally good links with the school, enhancing opportunities and transition.
  • Children excitedly explore their environment and use a variety of technology independently.
  • Children with additional needs are exceptionally well supported.
Inspection #10125987 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff know their children exceptionally well.

Parents value the excellent communication that enables them to be fully involved in their children's learning.

They value the nursery's facilities and feel that these really benefit their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs are exceptionally well supported. Staff work extremely closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met. They place a high emphasis on enabling children to make excellent progress given their age and stage of development and their starting points.

Outdoor space

In the outside area, children use different-sized containers, funnels and pipettes to measure volume and capacity in the water tray. The nursery has exceptionally good links with the school, enhancing the opportunities for the children and staff to use different parts of the school, such as the meadow and forest school, to further enhance children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: September 2004

  • July 2022Outstanding
  • June 2022Outstanding
  • March 2016Outstanding
  • February 2016Outstanding
  • December 2010Outstanding
  • October 2010Outstanding
  • November 2007Good
  • September 2004Good

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