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Springfield Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
·61 Springfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3AS · Suffolk
Number of places
43 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Springfield Day Nursery in Bury St. Edmunds provides all-year care for children aged from one to four years. It operates from 7.45am to 5.45pm and accepts government funding for childcare. According to its Ofsted report, the curriculum is equally strong inside and outdoors. The outdoor provision includes a garden where children can learn to care for the resident chickens.

At its inspection in November 2021, Ofsted judged the day nursery to be Good overall. The inspector reported that children experience a well-planned curriculum with a balance of free choice and adult-led activities. Children are encouraged to be independent, and the special educational needs coordinator ensures that children with SEND receive good support. The inspector noted that while the nursery provides a language-rich environment, support could be enhanced for families of children learning English as an additional language to practise at home.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by staff who are friendly and approachable. They experience a well-planned curriculum with a good balance of free choice and adult-led activities, both inside and outdoors. Children are encouraged to be independent, develop a love of books, and lead healthy lifestyles.

Longest established nursery in Bury St EdmundsFull day care for children from birth to school ageExtensive outdoor gardenHighly qualified staffInclusive environment for SEND

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable in advance on a weekly or monthly basis, though specific tuition rates are available upon request. A weekly service charge applies to bookings. The nursery accepts 15 and 30 hours of government funding for eligible families, with funded sessions offered in set blocks.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Registration fee required to secure a place, waived for fully funded children.
  • Fees are payable in advance online on a weekly or monthly basis.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of government funding for eligible families.
  • Limited number of funded term-time places available.
  • Funded sessions operate 7.45am-5.30pm, 7.45am-12.45pm, and 12.45pm-5.30pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

07:45 to 17:30 Monday–Friday

Age range

From Birth to 4 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full day, Part time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Springfield Day Nursery

Last inspected 23 November 2021 · Dawn Pointer

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery by staff who are friendly and approachable. They experience a well-planned curriculum with a good balance of free choice and adult-led activities, both inside and outdoors. Children are encouraged to be independent, develop a love of books, and lead healthy lifestyles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are warmly welcomed by friendly and approachable staff.
  • The curriculum is well-planned with a good balance of free choice and adult-led activities, both inside and outdoors.
  • Staff act as good role models, supporting children to care for each other and their environment.
  • Children are encouraged to be independent and lead healthy lifestyles.
  • The special educational needs coordinator ensures children with SEND are offered good support and works in partnership with parents and professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff, particularly those who have less experience and knowledge of teaching, to build on what children already know and can do, to introduce more challenging concepts and ideas and to help children to develop their learning and do even more
  • 2enhance support for those families of children who are learning to speak English as an additional language, so that these children have more opportunities to hear English and practise speaking English at home, as well as in the nursery.
Inspection #10214784 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They feel well informed about their children's progress.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are offered good support. She is swift to work in partnership with parents, and other professionals, in order to help these children reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

The curriculum is equally strong inside and outdoors. Older children learn to care for living things, as they feed the chickens that live in the nursery garden and see if they have laid eggs. The inspector observed staff interaction with the children, both inside and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

EAL / language support

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language or are slower to speak, benefit from a language rich environment. Staff provide commentary and support correct pronunciation. Children hear new vocabulary as they sculpt shapes using shaving foam. Parents receive some ideas to continue learning at home. However, those with children who are learning to speak English as an additional language are not so well supported to help their children to hear and practise speaking English at home.

Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • December 2021Good
  • November 2021Good

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