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SDN (Sleaford)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Sleaford Day Nursery, The Drove, Sleaford, NG34 7AP · Lincolnshire
Number of places
109 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Sleaford Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, focusing on a child-led and nature-based approach to early years education. The nursery is dedicated to fostering independence and confidence, ensuring each child feels valued and supported in their developmental journey within a secure setting.

They aim to ignite curiosity about the world and promote a love for learning, encouraging exploration and continuous self-evaluation. Operating with a philosophy of partnership, Sleaford Day Nursery actively collaborates with parents to help children achieve their full potential.

The curriculum is built upon well-planned activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, designed to support diverse needs and individual learning paths. The nursery prioritises the health and safety of both children and staff, implementing rigorous procedures and practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Our ethos

Sleaford Day Nursery's educational approach is child-led and nature-based, aiming to foster independence, confidence, and a love for learning. They are committed to igniting children's curiosity and encourage parental partnership to support each child's developmental journey within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What it's like

Children have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise. They practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden. Children learn new skills and knowledge while they get ready and explore the community with staff.

Child-led learningNature-based approachEYFS curriculumPartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5.45pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for SDN (Sleaford)

Last inspected 12 October 2023 · Lora Teague

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 have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise. They practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden. Children learn new skills and knowledge while they get ready and explore the community with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children have strong bonds with all staff and are highly motivated by their praise.
  • Staff know the children and their families extremely well and work closely as a team to support their development.
  • Staff plan a wide range of activities tailored to children's interests.
  • The leadership team is well established and highly skilled, providing effective support for staff well-being.
  • Children learn to behave well and follow staff's clear boundaries, with staff helping them explain their feelings and emotions.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's ability to be able to support children's speech and language to a consistently high quality
  • 2develop how staff use the routines and transitions of the day to most effectively support children's learning and development.
Inspection #10310234 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are passionate about meeting all children's needs and ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience the curriculum they offer.

Outdoor space

Children practise taking risks while using their physical skills to climb in and jump from obstacles in the garden, landing safely, as staff have shown them previously. They develop their spatial awareness and learn to navigate different areas as they run away from staff, who are pretending to be 'the bear'.

Parent Reviews of SDN (Sleaford)

5.0
(5)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • November 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

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