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Pipsqueaks

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Harris House, North Road, Queenborough, ME11 5HA · Kent
Number of places
44 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Pipsqueaks, established in 2003, is a childcare setting located in Queenborough, operating from 7am to 6pm for approximately 45 weeks of the year. This nursery provides a happy and safe environment for children aged 1 to 4 years, where they are welcomed by smiling, friendly staff who know them well.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 12 April 2023, rated Pipsqueaks as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the high quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Children at Pipsqueaks thrive in an environment where they play well with their friends and display high levels of independence.

They benefit from a range of activities and resources that are set out to interest and engage them, fostering a love for learning. Staff prioritise language development, using stories and thoughtful conversations to extend children's vocabulary, and plan an interesting and motivating curriculum that builds on children's interests.

The nursery is proactive in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents to support positive behaviour and emotional well-being. Additionally, children with English as an additional language (EAL) are well supported, with staff learning words in other languages, such as Bulgarian, to help children settle in, and incorporating religious and cultural festivals to broaden children's experiences and understanding of the world.

Parents consistently report that their children make significant progress in their speech, physical, and social skills, often expressing that their children 'have so much fun' and do not want to leave at the end of the day. The manager is highly reflective and driven, continuously seeking advice and support from the local authority to further raise the quality of the setting.

What it's like

Children and families are welcomed by smiling, friendly staff who know them well at this happy and safe setting. Children play well with their friends and display high levels of independence. They benefit from a range of activities and resources set out for them that interest and engage them.

Welcoming environmentStrong independenceMotivating curriculumSEND supportEAL provisionParent praise

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, for approximately 45 weeks of the year

Established

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pipsqueaks

Last inspected 12 April 2023 · Victoria Salisbury

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

What it's like to attend

Children and families are welcomed by smiling, friendly staff who know them well at this happy and safe setting. Children play well with their friends and display high levels of independence. They benefit from a range of activities and resources set out for them that interest and engage them.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is proactive in seeking advice and support from the local authority and this has had a significant impact on raising the quality of the setting.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Staff are a close-knit team who support each other well and attend regular local network meetings with other settings to share practice.
  • Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the setting, reporting children make significant progress and have "so much fun".
  • Staff plan an interesting and motivating curriculum, extending children's learning and building on their interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff training and professional development opportunities further, to focus more precisely on helping all staff to build on their knowledge, understanding and skills.
Inspection #10265656 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have made significant progress in their speech, physical and social skills

their children have 'so much fun' and do not want to leave at the end of the day

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff work very closely with parents to support positive behaviour. Adults are patient and calm in their interactions with children and encourage them to 'talk it out' to help support their emotional well-being.

EAL / language support

Children with English as an additional language are well supported. For example, staff have learned words in Bulgarian to help children settle in. Staff share in religious and cultural festivals to widen children's experiences, sharing different foods, which helps children understand more about the world around them.

Parent Reviews of Pipsqueaks

3.0
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: September 2010

  • April 2023Good
  • November 2022Inadequate
  • December 2016Good
  • September 2013Good
  • January 2013Good
  • September 2010Good

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