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The Cygnets Milton Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
·Humphries Way, Milton, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 6DL · Cambridgeshire
Number of places
45 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Cambridgeshire

About this day nursery

Cygnets Milton Pre-School offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop independence, self-confidence, and good manners. Understanding that starting pre-school is a significant milestone, Cygnets prioritises the safety, welfare, and development of each child.

The pre-school provides a secure and happy setting, fostering growth in a supportive atmosphere. They offer term-time provision and accept funded hours for children aged two and above.

Parents are encouraged to apply via an online form or request a printable version by contacting the office. Cygnets is situated on the Milton Primary School site in Cambridge and operates as a registered charity, committed to providing quality early years education.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are eager to start their day, enthusiastically greeting staff and settling quickly into chosen activities. They confidently access resources to investigate a range of stimulating experiences planned by staff, such as creating sensory dough with herbs. Children behave well, follow instructions, and enjoy responsibilities like watering the garden, demonstrating independence by self-serving snacks and tidying up.

Term-time provision

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9.05am to 3.05pm

Age range

from 2 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

term time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cygnets Milton Pre-School

Last inspected 27 September 2023

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 happy and are eager to start their day, enthusiastically greeting staff and settling quickly into chosen activities. They confidently access resources to investigate a range of stimulating experiences planned by staff, such as creating sensory dough with herbs. Children behave well, follow instructions, and enjoy responsibilities like watering the garden, demonstrating independence by self-serving snacks and tidying up.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a good understanding of each child's individual needs, with flexible settling-in arrangements ensuring strong attachments with key persons.
  • Staff celebrate children's culture and family backgrounds, exploring a range of festivals and celebrations, which prepares children for life in modern Britain.
  • Staff support children's communication and language well, engaging in conversations, repeating sentences for clarity, and introducing new words.
  • Staff are good role models, encouraging manners and persistence, and incorporating strategies like sand timers and waiting lists to support patience and turn-taking.
  • Partnerships with parents are good, with parents expressing satisfaction with support and communication from staff and management.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the organisation of group times and adult-led activities to ensure that all children are highly engaged and focused.
Inspection #10295250 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work closely with other professionals to plan targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager makes good use of extra funding so that children receive any additional support and resources they need.

Outdoor space

Children thoroughly enjoy playing outside and have ample opportunity to gain increasing control of their physical movements. For example, they confidently use climbing equipment under staff's supervision and develop their skills as they negotiate space on balance bicycles.

Inspection history

Date: December 2017

  • September 2023Good
  • December 2017Good

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