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Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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3.7(6 parent reviews) ·12 Bury Street, STOWMARKET, IP14 1HA · Suffolk
Number of places
44 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket, established in 2020, operates as an all-year childcare setting, welcoming children aged 0-2 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery prides itself on its warm and friendly staff who foster strong attachments with the children.

The calming learning environment supports the development of good listening and attention skills, with children frequently engaging in discussions with staff and peers. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 01/12/2022.

Teaching is meaningful, and learning environments are thoughtfully resourced to promote all areas of learning. Staff build effective partnerships with parents to understand children's individual interests and learning styles, leading to motivated learners who make good progress.

Communication and language are prioritised, with staff introducing new vocabulary and supporting children's speech development. Though lacking an outdoor garden, the nursery has created a woodland-themed room with natural resources for indoor outdoor activities.

Physical skills are also developed through regular trips to the park. The management team works collaboratively and efficiently, with regular training ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development.

What it's like

Children arrive at the nursery and are greeted by warm and friendly staff, fostering strong attachments and promoting independence. The learning environment is calming, allowing children to develop good listening and attention skills.

Strong attachments with childrenPolite and well-mannered childrenMeaningful teachingBeautifully resourced environmentsPrioritised communication and languageLove of reading fostered reading

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket

Last inspected 1 December 2022

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 arrive at the nursery and are greeted by warm and friendly staff, fostering strong attachments and promoting independence. The learning environment is calming, allowing children to develop good listening and attention skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children.
  • Children are extremely polite and well mannered.
  • Teaching is meaningful and learning environments are beautifully resourced.
  • Communication and language are prioritised, and staff introduce new vocabulary.
  • Children develop a love of reading as staff enthusiastically read to them.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor staff practice to ensure all children are consistently challenged to make even more progress in their learning
  • 2review and improve the organisation of mealtimes, so that the needs of all children are considered and the length of time children spend waiting is reduced.
Inspection #10249183 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The management team works collaboratively and efficiently. Managers are reflective and attend regular training to continuously improve outcomes for children. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good progress in their learning and development.

Outdoor space

Despite there not being an outdoor garden, the provider has created a woodland-themed room with natural resources to provide outdoor activities inside. Children develop physical skills, such as running and jumping, as they go on regular trips to the park.

Parent Reviews of Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket

3.7
(6)
Lauren Thorpe
8 months ago

I can honestly say this nursery is amazing! All of the staff are warm, kind and friendly. They put so much effort into activities for the children inside and daily walks in the buggy. Our son has Cystic Fibrosis and needs additional support but they have gone above and beyond to cater for him, helping put us at ease and ensuring that he is included. He has the best time and he has learnt so much since joining. I can't say enough good things about this place and I'm so pleased we sent him here

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J F
a year ago

My little girl has been going here for just over a month and she is really enjoying it. Staff are all lovely and go the extra mile for your children, lovely nursery!

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Kat Smee
a year ago

Both my children have flourished here. Staff are caring and go above and beyond to give the children rich learning activities.

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Travis Prince
a year ago

Just went for a veiwing here and it was truly awful. Firstly a lady slipped over. Sand everywhere, pencils on floor, and the lady i spoke to could not communicate if 0 stars was possible i would put that

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Inspection history

Date: December 2022

  • January 2023Good
  • December 2022Good

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