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Spring Thorpe Hamlet # Spring Thorpe Hamlet Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 63 Wolfe Road, Norwich, NR1 4HT · Norfolk Number of places 56 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Spring Thorpe Hamlet, located in Norwich, is an Ofsted-registered full-day care nursery dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, offering flexible and professional care tailored to meet the diverse needs of each family. With three distinct playrooms and an expansive outdoor learning area, the nursery fosters comprehensive development across all learning domains. As part of Action for Children, Spring Thorpe Hamlet is driven by a commitment to ensuring children experience a safe and joyful childhood, providing practical help and protection, and campaigning for lasting positive change. The organisation is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. What it's like Children are greeted by warm, enthusiastic staff and separate from parents with ease, quickly settling into exciting activities. They feel safe and secure, confidently exploring the learning environment with curiosity. The nursery effectively uses its local community, including visits to the woods, bakery, and shop, to enhance children's learning experiences. Ofsted registered Large outdoor area Flexible care ## Pricing & funding 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.actionforchildren.org.uk/support-us/make-a-donation/pay-in-fundraising/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Spring Thorpe Hamlet Last inspected 15 March 2023 · Chrystal Buck Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are greeted by warm, enthusiastic staff and separate from parents with ease, quickly settling into exciting activities. They feel safe and secure, confidently exploring the learning environment with curiosity. The nursery effectively uses its local community, including visits to the woods, bakery, and shop, to enhance children's learning experiences. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is ambitious and heavily focused on communication and language. - Staff use assessment tools to identify delays in language development and provide swift interventions. - Children who speak English as an additional language benefit from staff using words from their home languages. - Children develop a love of books and listen attentively. - Children develop independence from a young age. Areas to develop - 1 enhance formal supervisions of staff to focus more sharply on providing clear targets for professional development, to raise the quality of practice further - 2 increase partnership working with other settings that children attend to promote a more consistent approach to care and learning. Inspection #10280557 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214285) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Spring Thorpe Hamlet Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280557 Lead inspector Chrystal Buck [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214285)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550380) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=spring-thorpe-hamlet-nr1-4ht-ey550380) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff use assessment tools to identify delays in language development and provide swift interventions. They work closely with speech and language therapists and implement effective strategies to enable children to make progress. Outdoor space Children have access to fresh air as they move between indoors and outdoors. Staff support them to develop their physical skills as they make an obstacle course. Inspection history Date: August 2017 - March 2023 Good - August 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Spring Thorpe Hamlet ### Is Spring Thorpe Hamlet Ofsted registered? ### What size of nursery is Spring Thorpe Hamlet? ### What does the staff team at Spring Thorpe Hamlet focus on? ### How does Spring Thorpe Hamlet support children with SEND? ### When is Spring Thorpe Hamlet open? ## About the setting Spring Thorpe Hamlet registered in 2017 and is based in Norwich. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding level 3 qualifications and four holding level 6, including two with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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