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Pixieland Stoke Village

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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4.2(6 parent reviews) ·10 Springfield Drive, Plymouth, PL3 4DU · Plymouth
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Plymouth

About this day nursery

Pixieland Stoke Village Ltd, established in 2000, offers full day care for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round apart from bank holidays and one week at Christmas, it received a Good rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 22/04/2024.

Children attending Pixieland Stoke Village Ltd are described as feeling safe and secure, greeting their key person with warmth and settling quickly into play. Staff are kind and know the children well, leading to an ambitious curriculum where all children make good progress in physical development.

This includes babies who are increasing their core strength through crawling and manoeuvring, toddlers improving balance on bicycles, and pre-schoolers developing hand-eye coordination by practicing throwing and bouncing balls. Parents are very happy with the regular communication they receive from staff about their children's development and comment positively on the key-person system, with many feeling their children "feel at home" in the setting.

Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by working closely with external agencies and using strategies like singing instructions to aid communication and re-engagement. Leaders support the Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo) to attend training on SEND, enhancing the provision for these children.

The inspector observed the quality of education indoors and outdoors, highlighting the comprehensive approach to learning and development.

What it's like

Children feel safe and secure, greeting their key person with warmth and settling quickly into play. Staff are kind and know the children well, leading to an ambitious curriculum where all children make good progress in physical development, from babies crawling to pre-schoolers developing hand-eye coordination.

Ambitious curriculumStrong physical developmentEffective SEND supportWarm and secure environmentIndependent childrenPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, apart from bank holidays and a week at Christmas

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Pixieland Stoke Village

Last inspected 22 April 2024 · Jemma Honey

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 feel safe and secure, greeting their key person with warmth and settling quickly into play. Staff are kind and know the children well, leading to an ambitious curriculum where all children make good progress in physical development, from babies crawling to pre-schoolers developing hand-eye coordination.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are independent, with younger babies choosing props for songs and older babies learning to feed themselves. Toddlers take off coats and wipe noses, while pre-schoolers tidy up to a "tidy up song".
  • Pre-school-age children show determination to solve problems, such as washing shells down guttering, and learn about water pressure.
  • Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by working with external agencies and using strategies like singing instructions to aid communication and re-engagement.
  • Leaders support staff in accessing ongoing professional development and regular training, including for the SENDCo, and have reduced paperwork to allow more time with children.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop how staff support older babies' and toddlers' communication and language skills, to give them enough time to understand and answer questions
  • 2organise daily routines to support pre-school-aged children's personal, social and emotional development and promote their well-being.
Inspection #10335091 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the regular communication they receive from staff about their children's development.

Parents comment positively on the key-person system.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively. They work in close partnership with external agencies and professionals to help children with SEND make progress. Staff use strategies to aid communication for children with SEND. For example, staff sing instructions to children. This soothes and helps them to re-engage and be ready for the next activity. Leaders support the special educational needs and disability coordinator (SENDCo) to attend training on SEND.

Outdoor space

The report highlights that the inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. However, it does not describe how children use the outdoor space.

Parent Reviews of Pixieland Stoke Village

4.2
(6)
Daniel Turner
4 years ago

Fantastic child care seevice for the little ones, staff are always friendly, helpful, and exceptional.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2010

  • May 2024Good
  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good
  • June 2018Good
  • August 2017Requires improvement
  • December 2014Good
  • November 2014Good
  • January 2014Requires improvement
  • December 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2013Good
  • August 2013Good
  • March 2013Good
  • May 2010Good

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