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Storybook Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Oct 2023)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·107 Front Lane, Upminster, RM14 1XN · Havering
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Havering

About this day nursery

Storybook Day Nursery, located in Cranham, Upminster, was established in 2015 and operates as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting. The nursery proudly holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, consistently maintaining this high standard across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management.

The dedicated leadership team fosters a culture where respect and kindness are paramount, significantly influencing the exemplary behaviour of the children. Staff are highly skilled, particularly in fostering communication and language development, utilising methods like Makaton and purposeful activities to build children’s confidence.

The nursery excels in preparing children for their next developmental stages, showing a deep understanding of individual needs, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). " The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and caters to children aged 0 to 4 years, providing 60 places.

What it's like

Children attending this early years setting experience an outstanding provision. The leadership team fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where children quickly feel safe and secure due to strong staff relationships. Staff skilfully engage with children, ensuring all interactions are warm and supportive, and tailoring an ambitious curriculum to meet individual needs, preparing them exceptionally well for future learning.

Exemplary behaviourStrong communication skillsExpert SEND provisionDedicated staff teamAmbitious curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Storybook Day Nursery

Last inspected 4 October 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children attending this early years setting experience an outstanding provision. The leadership team fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where children quickly feel safe and secure due to strong staff relationships. Staff skilfully engage with children, ensuring all interactions are warm and supportive, and tailoring an ambitious curriculum to meet individual needs, preparing them exceptionally well for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team is exceptional, placing a priority on the well-being of the whole nursery community, fostering a strong culture of respect and kindness.
  • Staff build strong and trusting relationships with key children, ensuring children feel safe and secure, leading to exemplary behaviour.
  • An ambitious curriculum rooted in child development ensures children build on existing knowledge and are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.
  • The leadership team is inspirational, passionate about upskilling the sector by providing training for staff and sharing expertise with other settings.
  • Staff are highly skilled at teaching communication and language, using singing, storytelling, Makaton, and visual prompts.
  • Staff establish routines and boundaries consistently, equipping children with problem-solving and self-regulation skills.
  • The outside area is well-developed with opportunities for active, physical, and exploratory play, including sensory experiences.
  • Key persons demonstrate in-depth knowledge of each child's interests, progress, and next steps, fostering high motivation and eagerness to learn.
  • Children with SEND are expertly included, benefiting from close collaboration with external professionals and a knowledgeable SENCO.
  • Parents highly commend the setting for staff knowledge, child progress, communication, and exceptional SEND provision.
  • The setting is open 51 weeks of the year, from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and receives funding to provide early education to children aged two, three, and four years.
Inspection #10304827 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with SEND are expertly included into the setting. Staff work closely with external professionals, who signpost families of children with SEND to this nursery. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) is knowledgeable and passionate about her role. All staff receive quality training to meet a diverse range of needs. The superbly refurbished sensory room further demonstrates a commitment to meeting children's needs.

Outdoor space

The outside area is developed to provide plenty of opportunities for children to be active and physical, and to explore and investigate, in their play. Younger children enjoy exploring the contents of a natural treasure basket, while others giggle with delight as they hold hands and run down the hill. Staff innovatively plan different areas to meet the needs of all children. For example, they provide a sensory footpath to successfully engage children with additional sensory needs.

EAL / language support

All staff have some level of Makaton training and use signing to support children's inclusive language development. They use other strategies consistently, such as visual prompts and attention-building games and activities. This supports children to become confident communicators, with notably strong listening and attention skills.

Parent Reviews of Storybook Day Nursery

4.7
(3)
Kent Craven
5 years ago

A truly fantastic, caring and nurturing nursery. Thank you 😊

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Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • October 2023Outstanding
  • February 2018Outstanding

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