Rocking Horse Nursery in Melksham

Ofsted rating for Rocking Horse Nursery

Last inspected 15 February 2023

What it's like to attend

• Children settle quickly into this welcoming and friendly nursery and feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Staff provide well-thought-out activities that reflect children's interests and needs.
• Children understand how to keep themselves safe; for example, in the pre-school room, 'Safety Spies' check for anything that might be broken or hurt them.
• The manager and deputy have high aspirations for the children and a well-thought-out curriculum with communication and language at its heart.
• Children's language and communication are well supported through simple signs, spoken words, and vocabulary extension during play.
• Staff understand the importance of giving children time to think and discuss ideas, fostering confidence through collaborative activities.
• Staff encourage children's independence effectively, from younger children finding their coats and shoes to older children serving themselves at snack time.
• The management team holds staff well-being in high regard, providing a new staff room for quiet reflection and planning.
• Rocking Horse Nursery provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
• Robust safeguarding procedures are in place, with staff having a clear understanding of how to report concerns about children's welfare.

• 1Provide more support to younger children to fully engage and explore available activities to ignite their curiosity further.
• 2Improve arrangements for children who do not sleep after lunch, ensuring they continue to benefit from resources and interactions that promote their interests and learning needs.