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Puddleducks # Puddleducks Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Blacky More Community Centre, 30 Butts Croft Close, Northampton, NN4 0WP · West Northamptonshire Number of places 28 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority West Northamptonshire 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 Puddleducks, established in 2020, is a well-regarded childcare setting in Northampton, operating from the Blacky More Community Centre. Open Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm during term-time, it offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 3rd May 2023. Children are welcomed by friendly staff, quickly forming secure relationships that help them feel safe and confident. This positive atmosphere encourages children to develop friendships and engage politely, learning to share and help one another. The curriculum, designed by the manager and staff, supports children across the seven areas of learning, ensuring they make good progress. For instance, children develop hand strength for early writing by moulding playdough and independently select resources. Puddleducks places a strong emphasis on developing physical skills, with children encouraged to climb and challenge themselves in the garden. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good; the SENDCo works closely with staff and parents to ensure children receive the necessary help and make good progress. Parents have positively noted that their children develop confidence and make friends, and they appreciate the regular updates on their child's progress. What it's like Children are welcomed by friendly staff, forming secure relationships that help them feel safe and confident. They develop friendships and play well together, learning to share and engage politely with others. Children also show independence in selecting resources and making good progress in their learning, for example, developing hand strength for writing. Good Ofsted rating 2-4 years Happy, confident children Good SEND support Physical development Term-time only ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am until 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Puddleducks Last inspected 3 May 2023 · Annette Franklin 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 are welcomed by friendly staff, forming secure relationships that help them feel safe and confident. They develop friendships and play well together, learning to share and engage politely with others. Children also show independence in selecting resources and making good progress in their learning, for example, developing hand strength for writing. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff devise a curriculum to support children to develop many skills across the seven areas of learning. - Children develop their physical skills well, and staff encourage them to take on challenges as they learn new skills. - The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. - Staff provide lots of opportunities in the day to support children to understand and use mathematical language. Areas to develop - 1 identify professional development opportunities for staff to further improve the quality of education for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language - 2 strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to ensure all children are able to access the same learning opportunities. Inspection #10264970 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219418) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Puddleducks Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10264970 Lead inspector Annette Franklin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219418)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2618209) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=puddleducks-nn4-0wp-2618209) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are developing confidence and making friends > They appreciate the information staff share about their children's progress Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) liaises with staff and parents to seek the appropriate help to ensure that children with SEND get the support they require. They monitor children's progress and make referrals to other professionals as needed. As a result, children with SEND make good progress in their learning. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills well, and staff encourage them to take on challenges as they learn new skills. The youngest children learn how to climb the equipment in the garden as they watch and copy the older children. Staff excitedly praise children for challenging themselves as they successfully climb independently. ## Parent Reviews of Puddleducks 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLuDixE5SQxo3r__-OWoVd4doZ7ZKB2q--Kmb3_2GR-PSO6uQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) amanij jabr 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1bFAtUkVREAE!2m1!1s0x48770f5c8ae03c8f:0x4f5abc0cc52d4dec) Reviews from Google for Puddleducks. 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