Opening hours
Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm and Friday from 8am until 3pm.
South Leicestershire College Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire
About this day nursery
South Leicestershire College Nursery, located in Wigston, Leicestershire, is a "Childcare on non-domestic premises" setting that has consistently achieved a "Good" rating from Ofsted, with its latest inspection on May 24, 2023, reaffirming this positive assessment across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Established in 2010, the nursery is a vibrant and caring environment where children from 0 to 4 years thrive.
The dedicated staff, all appropriately qualified, put children at the heart of their practice, focusing on emotional well-being through yoga and mindfulness sessions, and teaching kindness from an early age. The nursery offers a varied and engaging curriculum that encourages imaginative play, scientific exploration, and the development of early mathematical language.
They provide a nurturing space where children feel safe and secure, supported in their learning journeys from their first words to preparing for their next stage in education.
What it's like
Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do. Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being. Staff provide yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment, where children thrive. Staff teach children about feelings and how to be kind to each other from a young age.
Emotional well-beingVaried curriculumSupportive staffGood behaviourImaginative playStrong parental links
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
Term_time_only
Established
2010
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for South Leicestershire College Nursery
Last inspected 24 May 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do. Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being. Staff provide yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment, where children thrive. Staff teach children about feelings and how to be kind to each other from a young age.
Inspector highlights
- Children are at the centre of everything that the staff at this nursery do.
- Staff are extremely focused on supporting children's emotional well-being, providing yoga, mindfulness sessions and a calm environment.
- The staff plan a varied and exciting curriculum, resulting in children making good progress and behaving well.
- Children are highly engaged in activities, using their imagination and exploring concepts like size and weight.
- Staff provide familiar stories throughout the nursery, supporting back-and-forth conversations and a love of books.
- Staff focus on promoting speaking and understanding for babies and encourage older children to be confident in group discussions.
- Leaders are passionate about staff well-being and are trained as mental health first aiders, ensuring staff feel valued and supported.
- Leaders plan visits in the local community, such as to the train station, canal and parks, to enhance children's learning experiences.
Areas to develop
- 1Support staff to provide further opportunities for children to solve problems and to think of their own ideas during spontaneous play.
Inspection #10285917 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children are well supervised in both the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe. Staff read books in the garden to younger children about animals.
Inspection history
Date: February 2014
- May 2023Good
- October 2017Good
- February 2014Good
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