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Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell # Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 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 - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 play Strong parent partnerships Themed learning Communication focus Fine 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 - 1 Strengthen teaching skills further to fully capture children's interest and curiosity, particularly during adult-led activities. - 2 Review the organisation of routines so that children's play and learning time is maximised. Inspection #10233979 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200841) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10233979 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200841)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY488372) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=scribbles-pre-school-bawdeswell-nr20-4rr-ey488372) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVtmt3fHv46YsX8_YxyEaV4sxxOfDEn5Y0pXNixDpRbAjkt2lp5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURneF9mZHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7631c9ab00105:0x703066051885f8a0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocImQ_AtYlElf3jlU9lCRja8YqSXBSNdYAMPJcdd1vjWQalebA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMHFqVnZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7631c9ab00105:0x703066051885f8a0) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWLYQkrOuBIm7KJhXOVUv_PglKQ31yv06BW6xBE_ovI6u306x15GA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tracey Amis 10 years ago Superb setting!! Great friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBckpTMzN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d7631c9ab00105:0x703066051885f8a0) Reviews from Google for Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8084073503202343072&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2017 - October 2022 Good - January 2017 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell ### Is Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell a day nursery or preschool? ### What outdoor space does Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell have? ### What are the main strengths of Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell? ### From what age does Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dereham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Scribbles Pre-School Bawdeswell. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Foulsham & Bintree Playgroup Dereham · NR20 5RW ](/nursery/foulsham-bintree-playgroup-nr20-5rw-ey268018) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.6 mi ### East Dereham Day Nursery Dereham · NR19 2EW 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/east-dereham-day-nursery-nr19-2ew-ey403721) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.6 mi ### Little Footsteps of Dereham Dereham · NR20 3AE 4.8(43 reviews) ](/nursery/little-footsteps-of-dereham-nr20-3ae-ey440629) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.9 mi ### Attlebridge Montessori Nursery School Norwich · NR9 5ST ](/nursery/attlebridge-montessori-nursery-school-nr9-5st-ey394221) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.0 mi ### Little Footsteps Of Mattishall Dereham · NR20 3AA 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-footsteps-of-mattishall-nr20-3aa-2507754) - [ Ofsted: Good 6.1 mi ### Rockinghorse Daycare Dereham · NR20 3PJ ](/nursery/rockinghorse-daycare-nr20-3pj-ey371024) [See all nurseries in Dereham →](/search?q=Dereham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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