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Scallywags Day Nursery in Braintree

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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5.0(4 Google reviews) ·48-54 Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5JY · Essex
Number of places
87 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Scallywags Day Nursery in Braintree provides care and education for children aged from birth to 12 years. The day nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, between 7am and 7pm.

At its inspection in April 2024, Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of the nursery to be 'Good'. The inspector noted that significant improvements have been made since the previous inspection.

The provider has improved the environment inside and outdoors to ensure it is clean and fit for purpose. The curriculum has been revisited to show clear intentions for children's learning.

Staff interactions with children are warm and supportive, and they help children develop communication and language skills. Children are supported to grow in independence and are given daily opportunities to be physically active.

Parents commented positively on the improvements made and the enhanced communication they receive.

Our ethos

At Scallywags, we believe that children’s needs are met through a strong partnership with parents/carers, and these partnerships are a major factor in children's learning, confidence building and self esteem. We see parents as children’s first educators; their involvement in pre-school ensures that home-based learning and learning opportunities at nursery reinforce one another.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at nursery and develop secure relationships with staff and their peers. Interactions between staff and children are warm and supportive, which supports their emotional development and sense of security. Staff support children's communication and language skills well and plan a range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests.

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Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 1.30pm, 38 weeks of the year. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, an afternoon session until 3pm is available at an additional cost.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Registered with Ofsted

1997

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Scallywags Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 April 2024 · Shelly McDougall

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 enjoy their time at nursery and develop secure relationships with staff and their peers. Interactions between staff and children are warm and supportive, which supports their emotional development and sense of security. Staff support children's communication and language skills well and plan a range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider, manager and staff have made significant improvements since the last inspection, both inside and outdoors.
  • The manager is undertaking additional training to assist her in her role, ensuring effective risk assessment.
  • The nursery curriculum has been revisited and now shows clear intentions for children's learning, building on what they already know.
  • Children demonstrate growing independence in their self-care skills.
  • Staff ensure that all children benefit from daily activities to be physically active.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of activities to provide children with greater opportunities to concentrate deeply on their learning and play
  • 2guide staff to provide young children with the support they need to make good choices, helping them to understand the impact their behaviour has on others.
Inspection #10326882 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively on the improvements made since the last inspection.

They appreciate the enhanced communication they receive regarding their children's learning and development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The provider, manager and staff have made some significant improvements to the nursery environment, both inside and outdoors, to ensure that it is now clean and fit for purpose. Staff ensure that all children benefit from daily activities to be physically active.

Google Reviews of Scallywags Day Nursery

5.0
(4 Google reviews)
Sue Galloway
a year ago

A fantastic day nursery with super caring staff. The after school and holiday club is amazing. They keep us parents updated, but more importantly my children love it! 🫶

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: July 2009

  • April 2024Good
  • November 2023Inadequate
  • June 2018Good
  • April 2014Good
  • July 2009Good

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