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Seashells Early Years Centre

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·The Annexe, Grange Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6EA · Isle of Wight
Number of places
91 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Isle of Wight

About this day nursery

Seashells Early Years Centre, registered in 2012, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting located in East Cowes. 15pm, all year round, closing only for Christmas and bank holidays.

It was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on April 27, 2023. The dedicated team of 17 childcare staff, with 16 holding a Level 3 or higher qualification, are praised for their passionate support of children's learning and development.

They foster strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication about children's progress and valuing parental feedback. The setting provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with other professionals.

Children are encouraged to develop independence, such as putting on their own coats, and demonstrate good manners during mealtimes. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children's learning is well supported by the passionate staff team, enabling them to make the best possible progress in their development. Children form secure relationships with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and happy. Children grow in confidence, are eager to have a go at activities, and play cooperatively.

Passionate staffStrong parent partnershipsSEND supportIndependence encouragedGood manners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.15pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2012

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Seashells Early Years Centre

Last inspected 27 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children's learning is well supported by the passionate staff team, enabling them to make the best possible progress in their development. Children form secure relationships with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and happy. Children grow in confidence, are eager to have a go at activities, and play cooperatively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children's learning is well supported by the passionate staff team, enabling them to make the best possible progress in their development.
  • Children form secure relationships with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and happy.
  • Babies benefit greatly from the warm and caring interactions they receive from staff who effectively meet their care needs.
  • Children grow in confidence and are eager to have a go at the activities available to them.
  • Staff have created strong partnerships with parents.
  • The provider, who is also the manager, has a good understanding of the needs of the families that attend.
  • Staff effectively support children's developing communication and language skills.
  • Children access a wide range of resources and activities that are stimulating and engaging.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to adapt their teaching during activities to ensure that all children participating receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences
  • 2Improve staff deployment while children play in the toddler room to maximise children's engagement.
Inspection #10279939 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They find out as much information as possible about children when they join and accurately monitor children's progress. This helps them to swiftly identify when there are any concerns about a child's development. Staff ensure good relationships are made with other professionals involved in the care of children with SEND, and they follow their advice and guidance. As a result, children with SEND achieve well, and their needs are met.

Parent Reviews of Seashells Early Years Centre

5.0
(3)
Chloe Moore
3 years ago

Lovely nursery and preschool. Fantastic staff, highly recommend!

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Barbara Klie
7 years ago

Lovely nursery, the staff just brilliant, highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: February 2014

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • February 2014Good

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