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St John's Childcare Forest Glade

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
·Church of St. John the Evangelist, Forest Glade, BASILDON, SS16 6RX · Essex
Number of places
110 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

St John's Childcare Forest Glade is associated with the Parish of Langdon Hills, providing childcare services for children aged 1 to 4 years. The church itself offers a variety of community-focused activities alongside its Sunday services, including a weekly coffee morning called Café Refresh, a 0-3s Club for toddlers and their parents/carers, and other social groups for men and women.

The parish emphasises a welcoming, growing, praying, caring, and reaching-out ethos, aiming to be a Christian presence within the community. While the childcare service is professionally run, the broader church community engages in spiritual and social activities designed to connect with and support local residents.

They actively encourage participation in their events and services, fostering a sense of belonging and faith exploration.

What it's like

Children feel happy, safe and have fun at nursery. Their individual care needs are met by practitioners who provide a nurturing environment. Children are keen to explore the range of activities on offer, developing positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Charity-runChurch-affiliated

Pricing & funding

Charges are applied for refreshments provided at the setting. This includes hot drinks and juice.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St John's Childcare Forest Glade

Last inspected 26 July 2022

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

Children feel happy, safe and have fun at nursery. Their individual care needs are met by practitioners who provide a nurturing environment. Children are keen to explore the range of activities on offer, developing positive self-esteem and self-confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are supported by practitioners who work well together as a team, planning a good curriculum focused on play, children's interests and needs.
  • The activities on offer are interesting and creative, and practitioners extend children's thinking by asking questions.
  • Children have opportunities to be independent, particularly in older classes, and enjoy choosing healthy snacks and pouring their own drinks at mealtimes.
  • Children engage in critical thinking skills through play-based activities, such as experimenting with ice and animals.
  • The management team is passionate, forward-thinking, and reflects on their practice to benefit the running of a successful setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1help practitioners to consistently encourage children to be highly independent in everyday routines
  • 2strengthen practitioner's knowledge of how to extend children's vocabulary further.
Inspection #10233427 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk positively about the setting and the practitioners. They feel reassured children are safe and happy.

Parents feel the nursery is excellent and communication is effective.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children climb in the garden with confidence, challenging themselves and practising their large-muscle skills on a range of equipment.

Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • October 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

Frequently asked about St John's Childcare Forest Glade

About the setting

St John's Childcare Forest Glade registered in 2019. The setting employs 41 members of childcare staff, with 29 holding level 3 early years qualifications and three at level 2. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, 47 weeks of the year. It offers early years funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2542045
Registered person
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Langdon Hills
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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