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Stepping Out

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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4.0(5 parent reviews) ·Holy Innocents C Of E Church, The Vicarage 192a, London, SE25 6XX · Croydon
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Stepping Out Preschool, located within Holy Innocents Church in South Norwood, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2-5 years. The preschool boasts a spacious hall with ample resources to foster skill development and imagination, aligning with the EYFS framework.

Children also have the freedom to access an outdoor garden. The dedicated staff, with extensive experience, cater to a diverse community, including those with additional needs, ensuring an inclusive setting for all families.

The preschool focuses on a holistic approach to childcare, encouraging children to be creative, curious, and ambitious. They aim to build self-esteem and confidence, preparing children for Reception class and fostering a love for lifelong learning.

Stepping Out Preschool accepts various government funding options for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, offering flexible half or full-day sessions to suit parental needs. The facility also actively celebrates cultural diversity, incorporating events like Diwali, Easter, and Black History Month into their curriculum.

Our ethos

Stepping Out Preschool is committed to a holistic approach that encourages children to be creative, curious, and ambitious, building their self-esteem and confidence. They focus on fostering a love for lifelong learning and preparing children for Reception class, while also celebrating cultural diversity within their curriculum. The preschool aligns with the EYFS framework and provides a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by attentive and friendly staff. They are quick to settle and eagerly choose an activity from the stimulating learning environment, experimenting with materials and engaging in cooperative play. Children form strong bonds with staff, receiving praise and encouragement that builds their self-esteem and confidence.

Accepts 2, 3 & 4-year-old fundingDiverse and inclusive settingOutdoor learning spaceEYFS frameworkPrepares children for Reception

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Session types

Mornings, Afternoons, Half days, Full days

Opening hours

09:00 - 15:00

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Out

Last inspected 12 September 2023

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 are warmly welcomed into the setting by attentive and friendly staff. They are quick to settle and eagerly choose an activity from the stimulating learning environment, experimenting with materials and engaging in cooperative play. Children form strong bonds with staff, receiving praise and encouragement that builds their self-esteem and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has continued to develop the curriculum, welcoming support from the local authority. There is an interesting and ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • There are many opportunities for children to develop their independence.
  • Staff promote children's physical skills well. For example, older children learn to take measured risks when they climb the tree.
  • Staff are skilled at including all children during story time. Even the youngest children are encouraged to think and predict what comes next.
  • Successful partnerships are formed with parents. Overall, parents are complimentary about the setting.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide consistent interactions with quieter, less confident children, to maximise their learning and to help them remain fully engaged.
Inspection #10261127 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children's social skills and communication and language skills are developing well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There are secure arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy making sandcastles in the large outdoor sandpit and creating in the mud kitchen. They also pretend to mend the climbing frame with their construction tools. Older children learn to take measured risks when they climb the tree, and younger children practise balancing on stepping stones.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Out

4.0
(5)
Hannah M
6 years ago

My daughter started in January and has come along leaps and bounds since starting. She has developed a lovely bond with her peers and staff & looks forward to her 'school days'. The manageress Emma looked after her elder brother and he thrived, so it was a no brainer his sibling attended her setting.

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Jonathan Limb
8 years ago

Our daughter attended Stepping Out for about a year, she made lots of friends and thoroughly enjoyed her time here, the staff are friendly and dedicated to the development of the children in their care.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2021

  • October 2023Good
  • September 2023Good
  • November 2022Requires improvement
  • October 2022Requires improvement
  • November 2021Requires improvement
  • November 2021Requires improvement

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