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Stepping Stones in Trowbridge

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Longfield Children's Centre, Broadcloth Lane, Trowbridge, BA14 7HE · Wiltshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Stepping Stones in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, operates as an opportunity group and the district specialist centre for West Wiltshire, offering dedicated support for early years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. " The setting prides itself on the strong bonds staff develop with children, knowing their individual needs, interests, and developmental journeys.

Children can explore a peaceful sensory room and engage in expertly crafted activities that promote focus and language development. The team of 12 highly qualified staff members, all holding qualifications between level 3 and level 6, works collaboratively, demonstrating enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to each child's progress.

They prioritise staff well-being, which contributes to a positive and motivated team culture, and maintain an "Outstanding" rating across all areas of effectiveness, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

What it's like

Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play. They thrive under the attentive care of knowledgeable staff, who have a deep understanding of their needs, interests and developmental journey. Children show that they feel safe as they independently explore a peaceful sensory room, captivated by the shimmering reflections of bubbles from a lamp. Their cues are responded to swiftly and sensitively, fostering their security, self-esteem and confidence.

Strong bonds with staffTailored approachExemplary partnerships

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

1974

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Stepping Stones

Last inspected 18 September 2025

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play. They thrive under the attentive care of knowledgeable staff, who have a deep understanding of their needs, interests and developmental journey. Children show that they feel safe as they independently explore a peaceful sensory room, captivated by the shimmering reflections of bubbles from a lamp. Their cues are responded to swiftly and sensitively, fostering their security, self-esteem and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children radiate joy, giggling with delight as they engage with staff during puppet play.
  • Children make extraordinary progress through the expertly crafted and ambitious curriculum.
  • Staff bring enthusiasm, passion and unwavering commitment to their roles.
  • Children flourish through leaders' exemplary approach to settling them into the setting.
  • Leaders build exemplary partnerships with external agencies, enabling staff to develop the expertise needed to meet children's individual needs.
  • Children benefit from highly skilled and experienced staff.
  • Parents highlight how regular meetings, clear communication and shared targets create a genuine partnership.
  • Parents report exceptional support, feeling listened to, empowered and no longer alone in navigating their child's needs.
Inspection #10407992 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

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Stepping Stones is the district specialist centre for West Wiltshire, providing specialist support for early years children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Parent Reviews of Stepping Stones

5.0
(1)
Devon Stamford
6 years ago

Good services and nice staff i use to go to this place when i was little

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Inspection history
  • September 2025Outstanding
  • January 2020Outstanding
  • October 2015Outstanding
  • January 2011Outstanding

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