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The Chase Holland Park

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
·Holland Park Primary School, Holland Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 6NG · Essex
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

The Chase Holland Park Nursery, located in Clacton On Sea, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years, with additional services for school-aged children up to 11 years through their morning and after-school clubs. The nursery operates for 45 or 48 weeks annually, closing for two weeks over Christmas and two weeks in August for maintenance, and observes Bank Holidays.

Safety is a top priority, with all staff aimed to be paediatric first aid trained, and defibrillators available on-site. The facility is equipped with dedicated rooms for different age groups: the Ladybird room for babies, the Caterpillar room for toddlers, and the Butterfly room.

The team is thoroughly vetted with DBS checks, and the management includes a dedicated Area Manager, Manager, and Deputy Manager, all with relevant childcare qualifications and safeguarding training. The nursery actively supports government early years funding initiatives by offering 15 and 30 hours of free funding.

For inquiries, The Chase Holland Park encourages direct contact via phone or email.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and excited to start their day, warmly welcomed by staff who invest time in getting to know them and their families. Staff successfully use assessments to plan a varied curriculum that supports children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children show great enthusiasm and curiosity to explore the activities on offer and relish the outdoor learning environment.

Morning & After School ClubPaediatric First Aid Trained StaffDBS Checked StaffAccepts 15/30 hours free funding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 5.30pm

Age range

0-11 years

Session types

Morning Club, After School Club

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Chase Holland Park

Last inspected 14 November 2023

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 happy and excited to start their day, warmly welcomed by staff who invest time in getting to know them and their families. Staff successfully use assessments to plan a varied curriculum that supports children's interests and what they need to learn next. Children show great enthusiasm and curiosity to explore the activities on offer and relish the outdoor learning environment.

Inspector highlights

  • The quality of teaching is good and children make good progress.
  • Parents speak positively of the care and education their children receive.
  • Babies are cared for by attentive and nurturing staff and receive ample praise for their achievements.
  • The management team has high expectations for the staff and the children and supports their professional development.
  • The nursery is fully inclusive, and activities are planned to ensure all children can participate.

Areas to develop

  • 1help children to understand how to take more care of their environment and resources, particularly when they are leading their own play
  • 2use effective questioning techniques to extend children's language, helping them to think critically and solve problems independently.
Inspection #10304838 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

communication is excellent and fully appreciate the support they receive

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery is fully inclusive, and activities are planned to ensure all children can participate. The special educational needs coordinator is knowledgeable of her role. She effectively engages with parents and other agencies involved with the children to ensure all children receive the support they need to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children relish the outdoor learning environment. They are confident speakers and excitedly tell visitors at the nursery about the bugs they find. Babies relish their time outdoors and are fully supported as they master the skill of using the slide.

Inspection history

Date: February 2018

  • November 2023Good
  • February 2018Good

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