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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery # Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Shepton Mallet Community Infants School, Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5HE · Somerset Number of places 12 places Age range 1–2 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Somerset About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery, located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, was registered in 2012 and operates from the grounds of the Community Infants School. It offers full day care for children aged 1 to 2 years, and also cares for older children as part of the school registration. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for 50 weeks of the year, providing a consistent and nurturing environment for children and their families. The dedicated staff, which includes one qualified teacher and seven with early years qualifications, have a strong focus on developing children's language skills through engaging activities like sand play and introducing new words. The nursery is committed to ensuring children feel secure and happy, with a broad curriculum tailored to individual developmental needs. Staff form strong emotional attachments with the children, offering gentle cuddles and support, and parents comment on their children's increased confidence since attending. The nursery manager, who also serves as the special educational needs coordinator, ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive comprehensive support from the earliest opportunity. The setting has effective safeguarding arrangements in place, with staff demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of their roles in keeping children safe. What it's like Children are very happy and settled, showing how secure they feel in the care of the warm and nurturing staff. They enjoy a wide range of activities based on a broad curriculum. Children behave well, and from a young age, they begin to understand the need to take turns and share. Children are innately curious and investigate freely, exploring musical instruments and developing a love of books and stories. Language development focus Nurturing environment Strong SEND support Independence skills fostered Engaging activities ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Last inspected 14 September 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are very happy and settled, showing how secure they feel in the care of the warm and nurturing staff. They enjoy a wide range of activities based on a broad curriculum. Children behave well, and from a young age, they begin to understand the need to take turns and share. Children are innately curious and investigate freely, exploring musical instruments and developing a love of books and stories. Inspector highlights - Children are very happy and settled, showing how secure they feel in the care of the warm and nurturing staff. - They enjoy a wide range of activities based on a broad curriculum, well planned around children's learning and individual developmental needs. - Developing children's language is a strong focus for all staff, with children thoroughly enjoying sand play and engaging in conversations with staff. - Children enjoy sensory experiences and have plenty of opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. - Parents are pleased with the progress their children make, commenting that their children have grown in confidence since starting at the nursery and are happy to attend. - Staff follow thorough risk assessment processes to ensure the premises are safe and secure. - Leaders and managers are active and highly reflective, constantly looking at ways to develop further to offer a high-quality provision. Areas to develop - 1 Encourage children's independence more - 2 Enhance the exchange of information with parents to further understand children's learning at home. Inspection #10233811 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196591) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10233811 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196591)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443577) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=shepton-mallet-community-infants-school-and-nursery-ba4-5he-ey443577) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator, is committed to ensuring that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the very best possible support at the earliest opportunity. She works closely with staff and external agencies to implement accurate and effective plans. Inspection history Date: October 2012 - September 2022 Good - September 2016 Outstanding - October 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery ### Where is Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery located? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is the age range at Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery? ### How is Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Shepton Mallet Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School and Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Willow Nursery and Pre-School Shepton Mallet · BA4 5PG ](/nursery/willow-nursery-and-pre-school-ba4-5pg-ey281171) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### First Steps Day Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 5QT ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-ba4-5qt-142796) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 mi ### Pilton Pre-School Pilton · BA4 4DH ](/nursery/pilton-pre-school-ba4-4dh-142986) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### The Bush Nursery Shepton Mallet · BA4 4HP ](/nursery/the-bush-nursery-ba4-4hp-142802) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Next Steps Childcare Centre Shepton Mallet · BA4 6QL 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/next-steps-childcare-centre-ba4-6ql-ey263811) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Tree House Day Nursery Wells · BA5 3DL ](/nursery/tree-house-day-nursery-ba5-3dl-ey476283) [See all nurseries in Shepton Mallet →](/search?q=Shepton+Mallet) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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