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Steps to School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·BOROUGH GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL, School Approach, Sevenoaks, TN15 8JZ · Kent
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Steps to School is a day nursery in Sevenoaks, Kent, for children aged from birth to four years. It is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, and offers funded hours for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The day nursery's last Ofsted inspection was in April 2023, where it received an overall judgement of Good.

The inspector found that babies feel safe and secure, while older children develop good social skills and learn to play harmoniously together. Children are encouraged to be active learners and explore the natural world in the outdoor space, where they can practise balancing or look for insects. Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with external professionals. Parents speak very highly of the staff, describing them as supportive and nurturing.

What it's like

Babies show high levels of curiosity and feel safe and secure, engaging in sensory experiences and building positive relationships with attentive staff. Children develop good social skills, learning to share and play harmoniously, and are encouraged to be active learners, exploring the natural world. Staff also support children in developing independence and healthy lifestyles.

Nurturing environmentActive learnersGood social skillsHealthy lifestylesSEND supportPositive parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round

Term time / All Year

All_year

Registered with Ofsted

2007

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Steps to School

Last inspected 25 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Babies show high levels of curiosity and feel safe and secure, engaging in sensory experiences and building positive relationships with attentive staff. Children develop good social skills, learning to share and play harmoniously, and are encouraged to be active learners, exploring the natural world. Staff also support children in developing independence and healthy lifestyles.

Inspector highlights

  • Babies show high levels of curiosity as they explore their environment, feeling safe and secure due to attentive and cheerful staff.
  • Children develop good social skills, engaging in back-and-forth conversations, sharing resources, and playing harmoniously.
  • Children are active learners, encouraged to be curious about the world, exploring the outdoor space and observing insects.
  • Staff know children very well, confidentially discussing their development and interests to create engaging learning opportunities, leading to good progress.
  • Staff support children in developing independence, with younger children learning to feed themselves and pre-schoolers helping to clear tables.
  • Staff provide opportunities for physical exercise in the outdoor space, helping children build core strength.
  • The setting provides children with nutritious hot meals and snacks, accommodating dietary requirements and promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • Staff help children develop awareness of different occupations through role play.
  • The manager reflects regularly on staff practice and has identified areas for improvement, working closely with the team to ensure children's well-being is paramount.
  • The manager and staff have good safeguarding knowledge, completing regular training and engaging in frequent conversations to discuss safeguarding concerns.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve daily routines to ensure staff are effectively deployed to support children's learning
  • 2reflect the culture and diversity of the children attending the nursery, to help them make connections between their own and others' heritage
Inspection #10280536 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with external professionals, including health visitors and specialist teachers. This ensures children with SEND receive the support they need to make progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children access the outdoor space, where they engage in a variety of physical activities. For example, they practise balancing as they step along the blocks. This helps children to build on their core strength. Staff also facilitate exploration of the natural world, encouraging children to look for insects using a magnifying glass and creating a designated habitat for bugs.

Inspection history

Date: July 2009

  • April 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • July 2009Good

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