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The Learning Station Playschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·Rose Green Infant School, Hawkins Close, BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 3LW · West Sussex
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

The Learning Station Playschool offers a supportive and engaging environment for young children in Bognor Regis. While the website content primarily focuses on information for prospective parents, safeguarding, and general school operations, it highlights a commitment to early years education with detailed EYFS curriculum information and a dedicated Forest School programme.

Parents can find resources regarding admissions, term dates, and various policies. The school also provides information on Key Stage 1 curriculum, British Values, and initiatives like Pupil Premium and PE and Sport Premium, suggesting a holistic approach to child development.

News updates and a calendar keep parents informed about school events. Notably, the school offers a Forest School programme, emphasising outdoor learning and fostering a connection with nature.

Our ethos

No specific ethos or values statement was found, though the detailed curriculum information and Forest School programme suggest a focus on well-rounded child development and outdoor learning.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and are warmly greeted by the manager and staff. They settle quickly and show confidence as they approach a variety of different play experiences. They have positive attitudes to learning as they persevere and show resilience to keep trying. Children form positive relationships with adults and peers, play cooperatively together, and behave well. They show kindness and respect to one another, sharing resources and understanding setting rules. Children receive support to develop their independence skills, such as pouring milk and putting on coats. They are exposed to a broad range of play experiences and opportunities that help build on their language skills, including interactive story times, action songs, and open discussions.

EYFS CurriculumForest School ProgrammeSafeguarding Focus

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Age range

There is specific information for infant school admissions (reception, year 1, year 2), with the EYFS curriculum mentioned, suggesting an age range typically from 3-4 years old (Nursery/Reception) up to 7 years old (Year 2).

Opening hours

Opening Hours and Term Dates are available under the Parents/Carers section.

Food

Information regarding milk and lunch is available under the Parents/Carers section.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Before and After School Clubs

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Learning Station Playschool

Last inspected 31 January 2023 · Sherrie Nyss

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 warmly greeted by the manager and staff. They settle quickly and show confidence as they approach a variety of different play experiences. They have positive attitudes to learning as they persevere and show resilience to keep trying. Children form positive relationships with adults and peers, play cooperatively together, and behave well. They show kindness and respect to one another, sharing resources and understanding setting rules. Children receive support to develop their independence skills, such as pouring milk and putting on coats. They are exposed to a broad range of play experiences and opportunities that help build on their language skills, including interactive story times, action songs, and open discussions.

Inspector highlights

  • The highly experienced manager has improved the quality of the provision since the last inspection.
  • Children show interest in the natural world, learning about caring for living things and the setting's pet tortoise.
  • Children participate in a virtual tour of the Natural History Museum and learn about online safety.
  • Children have vast opportunities to develop physical skills, navigating apparatus and using tools.
  • The manager supports staff development through supervision and training, with a focus on enhancing language and vocabulary skills, including a lending library for parents.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on staff's questioning techniques so they consistently give children time to think and respond, to develop their language skills further
  • 2strengthen even further the strategies for supporting children learning English as an additional language, to aid effective communication.
Inspection #10259139 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

When the sand runs out it means it is my turn.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with additional needs receive timely support. The special educational needs coordinator and staff ensure that children who need extra help have plans in place to help them catch up. Staff work closely with families who require additional support, to ensure referrals are submitted in a timely way.

Outdoor space

Children have a vast number of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They demonstrate confidence and practise using resources so they can learn how to move their bodies in different ways. This includes navigating large apparatus and balance beams, and working out how to go down ramps on trikes safely. Furthermore, children have exposure to different tools, including tape dispensers and scissors, to manipulate materials to their desired effect.

EAL / language support

Families and children who speak English as an additional language receive support from the setting. This includes using agencies to translate information to families. Staff use strategies including simple language, gestures and signing to help break down communication barriers. However, language about transitions in the routine can occasionally be misunderstood by children and can impact on their understanding. Despite this, children who speak English as an additional language are settled well in the provision.

Inspection history

Date: April 2007

  • March 2023Good
  • January 2023Good
  • October 2022Inadequate
  • September 2022Inadequate
  • October 2016Outstanding
  • September 2016Outstanding
  • October 2012Good
  • September 2012Good
  • March 2009Requires improvement
  • April 2007Requires improvement

Frequently asked about The Learning Station Playschool

About the setting

The Learning Station Playschool registered in 1998. It is located next to Rose Green Infant School, in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The playschool operates Monday to Thursday from 9am to 3pm, and on Fridays from 9am to midday, during term time only. It receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. There are seven staff working with the children, including the manager, who holds early years professional status.

URN
113771
Registered person
Ide, Emma Jane
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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