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Start Right Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
·350 Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ · Lincolnshire
Number of places
84 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Start Right Nursery in Grantham, established in 2000, provides a welcoming and engaging environment for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am until 6pm, the nursery focuses on encouraging children to make choices in their play and explore their surroundings confidently.

The curriculum supports children in developing their communication and speaking skills, with staff actively engaging with children and repeating keywords during play. Children are also encouraged to develop independence skills, such as serving their own meals and practicing good manners.

The nursery is committed to working with parents and carers to address any gaps in learning, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While staff are skilled at observing children and planning for their next developmental steps, the Ofsted report highlights that improvements could be made in consistently recognising when some children need tailored support during play, and in providing more purposeful learning opportunities in the outdoor area.

Leaders are working to embed professional development to further enhance their oversight of the setting. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th December 2023, reflecting its effective quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Our ethos

Start Right Nursery's educational philosophy centres on learning through play, fostering a cheerful and engaging experience for the children. The nursery is equipped to accommodate up to 84 children, with playrooms meticulously arranged and stocked to stimulate curiosity across all dimensions of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

What it's like

Children of all ages are confident to make choices in their play and happily explore the engaging environment created by staff. They use their imagination while exploring play dough explaining they are building houses and other objects. Children know what staff expect of them during routines of the day and listen carefully to their instructions.

Engaging environmentConfident choices in playStrong communication skillsIndependence skills fosteredSupport for SENDGood Ofsted rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Age range

0-5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Sessional, Full Day

Established

2000

Waitlist

waiting list

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Start Right Nursery

Last inspected 8 December 2023 · Lora Teague

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 of all ages are confident to make choices in their play and happily explore the engaging environment created by staff. They use their imagination while exploring play dough explaining they are building houses and other objects. Children know what staff expect of them during routines of the day and listen carefully to their instructions.

Inspector highlights

  • Children of all ages are confident to make choices in their play and happily explore the engaging environment created by staff.
  • Children know what staff expect of them during routines of the day and listen carefully to their instructions.
  • Staff play alongside children and observe them to help them assess what children know and can do.
  • Staff interactions with children support them in developing their communication and speaking skills.
  • Parents are happy with the service provided by staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen planning to provide more purposeful learning opportunities in the outdoor area
  • 2improve staff skills to further recognise and support children to make the most progress in their learning during play
  • 3embed the professional development provided for leaders to help them develop their oversight of the setting and leadership abilities.
Inspection #10275639 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the service provided by staff. They explain that staff communicate with them about what their children particularly enjoy during the day, what they need to learn next, and other information about what they have eaten.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff find out about children's experiences outside of the setting and work alongside parents and carers to address any gaps in their learning. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, at times, staff do not recognise when some children need tailored support to help them make the most of their learning during their chosen play.

Outdoor space

Staff encourage pre-school children to develop their road safety knowledge while playing on ride-on toys outside. However, most learning outdoors is incidental, as staff do not plan outdoor activities or give enough consideration to what they want children to learn during this time.

Inspection history

Date: February 2006

  • January 2024Good
  • December 2023Good
  • February 2023Requires improvement
  • January 2023Requires improvement
  • November 2017Good
  • October 2017Good
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • October 2009Good
  • October 2009Good
  • February 2006Good

Frequently asked about Start Right Nursery

About the setting

Start Right Nursery registered in 2000 and is situated in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, four of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3, and the manager holds qualified teacher status. The setting opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
253678
Registered person
Startright Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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