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Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Bawdeswell CP School, Bawdeswell, Dereham, NR20 4RR · Norfolk
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell, located in Dereham, offers "Good" childcare on non-domestic premises, as rated by Ofsted in October 2022. The pre-school, established in 2015, operates Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays, with sessions from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

It provides early education for children aged two, three, and four years old, catering to a total of 72 children on roll with a capacity for 25. The setting focuses on an exciting and varied curriculum through "themed weeks" that immerse children in learning about the world.

They also place a strong emphasis on developing communication, language, and fine motor skills. Parents consistently report their children *making great progress and love attending*, highlighting the staff's caring approach and effective partnership with families, including detailed feedback through daily handovers and an online platform.

The manager also supported families with activity parcels when the setting was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What it's like

Children benefit from time outside being active, exploring the inviting outdoor area with confidence and independence. They are respectful towards each other and participate in daily routines. Staff treat all children with care and respect, ensuring they feel happy and secure.

Active outdoor playStrong parent partnershipsThemed learningCommunication focusFine motor skill development

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am until 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell

Last inspected 27 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children benefit from time outside being active, exploring the inviting outdoor area with confidence and independence. They are respectful towards each other and participate in daily routines. Staff treat all children with care and respect, ensuring they feel happy and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from time outside being active and explore the inviting outdoor area with confidence and independence.
  • Staff plan an exciting and varied curriculum using 'themed weeks', immersing children in opportunities to learn about the world.
  • Staff promote children's communication and language, narrating play and weaving new vocabulary into conversations.
  • Children are supported to develop their fine motor skills through activities like banging golf tees into pumpkins and using pincers to pick up lemon slices.
  • Staff keep children safe by communicating children's ongoing care and needs and conducting regular checks of the premises.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents reporting their children are 'making great progress and love attending' and staff being 'wonderfully caring'.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen teaching skills further to fully capture children's interest and curiosity, particularly during adult-led activities.
  • 2Review the organisation of routines so that children's play and learning time is maximised.
Inspection #10233979 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children benefit from active time outside, exploring an inviting outdoor area with confidence and independence. Activities are designed to develop small and large muscles, such as throwing balls, crawling through tunnels, scooting on trikes, and jumping, climbing, and chasing.

Parent Reviews of Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell

5.0
(3)
FlexiMed Training Ltd
10 years ago

My son attended this preschool and loved every second! The staff are warm and friendly, and go above and beyond for both the children and the parents. I loved that i was able to see what my son was doing each week via their website and Facebook pages and felt very much a part of his education and fun despite not physically being there! 10/10 for Scribbles Bawdeswell!

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Gillian Blyth
9 years ago

I know I am biased because I volunteer but the staff genuinely seem to care and value the children. Each child is seen as an individual and their opinions are listened to and treated as important.

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Tracey Amis
10 years ago

Superb setting!! Great friendly staff

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Inspection history

Date: January 2017

  • October 2022Good
  • January 2017Outstanding

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