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Poppies Nursery # Poppies Nursery in Luton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · C/O Community Link Children's Centre, Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RD · Luton Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Luton About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Daily Mile is a free and simple initiative encouraging children in primary schools and nurseries to engage in 15 minutes of outdoor physical activity, such as running, wheeling, or walking, at least three times a week during class time. This programme, founded in 2012 by Scottish headteacher Elaine Wyllie MBE, aims to combat the growing health crisis among children by promoting movement, improving physical fitness, enhancing focus, and boosting overall well-being. The Daily Mile Foundation, a UK registered charity established in 2016 with support from INEOS, focuses on supporting educational institutions in embedding a culture of physical activity into daily routines. It emphasises inclusivity, ensuring all children, regardless of age, ability, or circumstances, can participate. The approach removes common barriers like the need for special equipment or attire, making it easy to integrate into the school day. With over 20,000 schools and nurseries worldwide participating, the initiative has positively impacted over 5 million children, contributing to a healthier and more engaged generation. What it's like Children play happily in the nursery, choosing engaging activities and resources. Staff interact positively with children, helping them build vocabulary and recognise shapes and colours. Children also develop a passion for books, sharing stories with staff and taking them home to read with their families, which strengthens parental involvement in their progress. Free physical activity programme Promotes daily physical activity through running, walking, or wheeling Non-competitive and inclusive Simple to implement, no special equipment needed Focuses on improving children's well-being, fitness, and concentration ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.thedailymile.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, for 51 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm during term time and from 8.15am until 5.15pm during school holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Nursery Last inspected 11 January 2024 · Katrina Rodden 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 play happily in the nursery, choosing engaging activities and resources. Staff interact positively with children, helping them build vocabulary and recognise shapes and colours. Children also develop a passion for books, sharing stories with staff and taking them home to read with their families, which strengthens parental involvement in their progress. Inspector highlights - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported through close collaboration with external professionals. - The manager fosters a strong ethos of identifying individual needs, creating a positive and valued environment for children. - Children settle quickly due to effective communication between staff and parents regarding children's routines and preferences. - New staff are supported through an induction process and ongoing training to ensure quality education and safeguarding. - Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language by learning key words and using visual aids. Areas to develop - 1 give children more time to predict outcomes, solve problems and find different ways of doing things for themselves and with their friends - 2 support staff to help them further develop and plan a stimulating environment for children to spontaneously investigate, this particularly relates to the group room for two-year-olds. Inspection #10305145 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239010) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10305145 Lead inspector Katrina Rodden Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239010)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417021) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thedailymile.co.uk/cffl-award-application/) C/O Community Link Children's Centre, Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.45815/51.89989/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Luton - [Day nurseries in Luton](/search?q=Luton) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppies-nursery-lu4-9rd-ey417021) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported. Staff work closely with external professionals and agencies to ensure a clear and consistent approach to promoting children's care, education and well-being. Staff also guide parents through well-planned transitions to other settings, including school. Outdoor space The inspector observed activities in the group rooms and garden. The report does not provide specific details about how children use the outdoor space or engage in physical play. EAL / language support Staff understand and support the needs of children who speak English as an additional language effectively. Staff ensure they know key words in the language children speak at home. They use cards with pictures of familiar objects and routines to help children understand what is going to happen next and for children to make choices for themselves. ## Parent Reviews of Poppies Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVeTyM0v-TJMzG2D8qUTIPnmg0txCDj5RyQtv2uBbVHen1OlcO4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marwa Medhat 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhb3BYT1JREAE!2m1!1s0x4876492389e96b3d:0xbde61bd6529f432b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUS7snrVd4B7N2SN35FIZpgoDd3JP8pDI6dXaMg4s5ALCRLSFV9Zg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) dave smith 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpa1lLOExBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876492389e96b3d:0xbde61bd6529f432b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX42LvjSZ9AO4oxW9YDhyrqHM1knXCCgXyp5EM63dbWLa7-5q9w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Firdous Bagum 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMC1LdUZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876492389e96b3d:0xbde61bd6529f432b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJ99wfbTVGHt75LuKgQGtbWwepXl3JaCCJGW1BB1-sufbCHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ella Ayonronmi 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdE9mOFBBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876492389e96b3d:0xbde61bd6529f432b) Reviews from Google for Poppies Nursery. 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