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The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·1514 Melton Road, Queniborough, LEICESTER, LE7 3FN · Leicestershire
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year, catering to children aged 0-4 years. This Leicester-based nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted as of its 22 May 2023 inspection, provides a secure and nurturing environment where children feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging.

Staff are caring and attentive, responding to children's needs and interests, which was highlighted by the inspector. The nursery has an effective curriculum and a harmonious atmosphere, promoting good behaviour among children.

Staff are proactive in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring, for example, that non-walking children can participate in outdoor play alongside their peers, accessing toys and enjoying the grass with staff support. Outdoor learning is encouraged, with pre-school children developing physical skills by balancing on tyres in the garden.

Staff engage children in detailed conversations, expanding their vocabulary with descriptive words, and foster independence, such as encouraging children to serve their own food at mealtimes. Parents are pleased with the progress their children make and appreciate the practical advice offered by staff to support children's behaviour at home.

What it's like

Children show they feel safe and have a sense of belonging at this nursery. Staff are caring and attentive to children. The effective curriculum and staff's positive involvement with children promote good behaviour and a harmonious atmosphere in the nursery.

Caring and attentive staffEffective curriculumGood behaviourStrong SEND supportPromotes independenceEngaging outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Laurels Nursery School and Preschool

Last inspected 22 May 2023 · Melanie Eastwell

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 show they feel safe and have a sense of belonging at this nursery. Staff are caring and attentive to children. The effective curriculum and staff's positive involvement with children promote good behaviour and a harmonious atmosphere in the nursery.

Inspector highlights

  • Management works effectively with the staff team. Staff state they feel supported by the managers.
  • Staff are effective in their teaching. They help children extend their interests and provide resources to support children's ideas.
  • The staff engage children in detailed conversations as they play alongside them. They extend children's vocabulary by using descriptive words.
  • Children learn to behave well. They listen to staff and respond to their clear reminders to work together, share and take turns.
  • Staff promote children's developing independence. Children serve their own food at mealtimes under close supervision and learn to use cutlery.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve staff's understanding of how to consistently promote and encourage children's conversational skills
  • 2improve staff's skills in how to fully support children's developing language, particularly in relation to discouraging children's use of dummies during play and activities.
Inspection #10290882 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the nursery. They comment on the progress their children make and how the staff give them ideas that help to regulate children's behaviour at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff provide effective support for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, children who are not yet walking have the same experiences as their friends when playing outside. Staff help them access the toys and sit with them on the grass.

Outdoor space

Children who are not yet walking have the same experiences as their friends when playing outside. Staff help them access the toys and sit with them on the grass. Pre-school children develop their physical skills and confidence as they balance on tyres in the garden with staff support.

Inspection history

Date: May 2023

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good

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