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Pant Pandas Childcare Centre

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
·Bryn Offa C of E Primary School, Rockwell Lane, Oswestry, SY10 9QR · Shropshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Pant Pandas Childcare Centre, established in 1985, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Oswestry, offering an outstanding level of care and education for children aged 2 to 11 years. Open all year round from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the day nursery provides a stimulating environment where children flourish, developing a "can-do" attitude and a desire to solve problems independently.

" while observing birds and donkeys. The day nursery has excellent provisions for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff continually monitoring progress and providing targeted support.

A meticulously mapped-out curriculum, designed by the manager with expert knowledge of early childhood learning, ensures that children receive exceptional challenge and make outstanding progress. Outdoor learning is an integral part of the curriculum, with inspectors noting joint observations of children's learning both indoors and outdoors.

Staff also expertly support communication and language development, fostering a rich environment where children can articulate their feelings and thoughts. Parents highly recommend the nursery, noting they feel fully supported by the staff, who provide comprehensive information about their children's progress.

The environment is designed to broaden children's awareness of diversity and independence, nurturing their ability to express views and challenge unfairness.

What it's like

Children flourish in the care of the nurturing staff and gain an excellent start to their education. They embrace fully the high-quality experiences provided by staff and are self-motivated to extend their knowledge and skills. All children develop a can-do attitude and the desire to solve problems for themselves. They have enquiring minds and show inquisitiveness as they observe the behaviour of birds and donkeys, asking questions like, 'Why does it rain?'.

Outstanding overall effectivenessInspirational leadershipExpert curriculum designTargeted SEND supportStrong parent partnershipsOutdoor learning opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pant Pandas Childcare Centre

Last inspected 20 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children flourish in the care of the nurturing staff and gain an excellent start to their education. They embrace fully the high-quality experiences provided by staff and are self-motivated to extend their knowledge and skills. All children develop a can-do attitude and the desire to solve problems for themselves. They have enquiring minds and show inquisitiveness as they observe the behaviour of birds and donkeys, asking questions like, 'Why does it rain?'.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is inspirational and displays a high level of professionalism as she leads the staff team, providing precisely targeted support for staff's continual professional development and well-being.
  • The manager and staff are highly reflective, continually looking for ways to enhance children's learning experiences, such as adapting furniture for mark-making.
  • The manager uses her expert knowledge to design a meticulously mapped-out curriculum, ensuring children receive exceptional challenge and make outstanding progress.
  • Staff support children's communication and language development expertly through targeted support and a curriculum that focuses on developing language to communicate feelings and articulate thinking.
  • Children benefit from a wide range of experiences that develop their awareness of diversity and independence.
Inspection #10263706 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents highly recommend the nursery and state that they are fully supported by staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff monitor children's progress continually to ensure that their teaching specifically addresses children's current learning needs. They have excellent arrangements to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive targeted support.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's outdoor learning with the manager.

Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • May 2017Outstanding
  • February 2015Good
  • September 2009Good

Frequently asked about Pant Pandas Childcare Centre

About the setting

Pant Pandas Childcare Centre registered in 1985. The provider employs five members of childcare staff, with one holding qualified teacher status and four holding level 3 qualifications. The nursery opens 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY310362
Registered person
Pant Pandas Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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