--- title: "Sutton Bridge Children's Centre Nursery, Spalding | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smartie-pants-sutton-bridge-pe12-9tb-2623168 description: "Sutton Bridge Children's Centre, a nursery in Spalding — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sutton Bridge Children's Centre Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · Sutton Bridge Childrens Centre, Westmere County Primary School, Spalding, PE12 9TB · Lincolnshire Number of places 86 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Lincolnshire ## About this day nursery 30pm, Monday to Friday. The day nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 17th February 2023. Children settle quickly and develop warm relationships with staff, who provide comfort and support. The curriculum, developed by staff, focuses on building independence and confidence, preparing children well for future learning and school. Staff are clear about their learning intentions for activities, both indoors and outdoors, helping children to practice new skills and gain confidence in their physical movements and coordination. For instance, babies are encouraged to pull themselves to standing, while pre-school children ride wheeled toys and match animal footprints. The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with staff promptly identifying developmental gaps and working with parents and professionals to ensure children receive the necessary support. Children also develop good independence and self-care skills, such as putting on their own coats and wellington boots for outdoor play. Staff consistently offer specific praise and encouragement, fostering high self-esteem, and manage transitions between rooms and settling-in sessions to meet individual needs effectively. Our ethos Smartie Pants Sutton Bridge advocates for free-flow play, allowing children to move between indoor and outdoor environments. Mealtimes are viewed as opportunities to teach various skills, including good manners, hygiene, and participation in meal preparation and cleanup. The nursery is committed to engaging with the local community and exploring the local area. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the nursery. They have warm relationships with staff, who give them cuddles and talk to children as they welcome them in. Children gain confidence in their physical movements and coordination, such as babies pulling themselves up to standing and pre-school children riding on wheeled toys. Strong leadership Focus on independence Good SEND support Positive relationships Outdoor play opportunities High staff morale ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.smartiepantsnursery.co.uk/about-us/admission-statments/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 6:15 pm, all year round (except Christmas closure) Age range 6 weeks to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Food On-site cooked meals provided Staff Qualified staff in each room Waitlist Waiting list monitored regularly Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sutton Bridge Children's Centre Last inspected 17 February 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The manager and the provider display strong leadership skills and provide good support for the staff team. - Staff have developed a curriculum that helps children to build on what they already know and can do, with a focus on independence and confidence. - Staff are clear about the learning intentions for their planned activities and help children to practise new skills. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. - Staff offer constant specific praise and encouragement, which supports children's self-esteem. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop their questioning to offer children more opportunities to express their own ideas. Inspection #10264675 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50213792) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. This is because the manager and staff quickly identify potential gaps in a child's development. They then work well with parents and other professionals to make referrals and set targets to prevent those children from falling behind. Outdoor space Children develop good independence and self-care skills as staff have high expectations of what children can achieve for themselves. For example, when children choose to play outdoors, they put on their own coats and wellington boots with minimal support from staff. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: February 2023 - April 2023 Good - February 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Sutton Bridge Children's Centre ### What is Sutton Bridge Children's Centre's Ofsted rating? ### Does Sutton Bridge Children's Centre accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Sutton Bridge Children's Centre? ### What age range does Sutton Bridge Children's Centre cater for? ### How does Sutton Bridge Children's Centre support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### How does Sutton Bridge Children's Centre help children develop independence? ### Does Sutton Bridge Children's Centre provide outdoor play opportunities? ### How can I contact Sutton Bridge Children's Centre? ## About the setting Smartie Pants Sutton Bridge registered in 2020 and is located in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff, with eight holding an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery opens all year round and is in receipt of funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2623168 Registered person Asher, Sarah Jayne Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Spalding Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sutton Bridge Children's Centre. - Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Cinder Ash Long Sutton · PE12 9DJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cinder-ash-pe12-9dj-253615 - Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Rainbow Nursery Spalding · PE12 9LF 4.9(12 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-pe12-9lf-ey266850 - Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### Krazy Dayz Nursery Oak Tree Farm Wisbech · PE14 7HW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/krazy-dayz-nursery-ltd-oak-tree-farm-pe14-7hw-ey482491 - Ofsted: Outstanding 4.5 mi ### Phoenix Montessori Nursery (West Norfolk) King's Lynn · PE34 4PJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-montessori-nursery-west-norfolk-ltd-pe34-4pj-254224 - Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### St Michael's Family Centre (St Clements Site) King's Lynn · PE34 4LZ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-michael-s-family-centre-st-clements-site-pe34-4lz-2673202 See all nurseries in Spalding →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Spalding ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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