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The Pod

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
·The Pod, Cricket Rd, Oxford, OX4 3DR · Oxfordshire
Number of places
16 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Pod Nursery, part of St Frideswide Primary School in Oxford, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to three years old. Situated within the school grounds, the nursery benefits from a close relationship with the primary school, offering a seamless transition for children as they grow.

The curriculum is designed to encourage exploration and development, focusing on creating curious, confident, and independent learners through interactive play and engaging activities. The Pod also emphasises building strong relationships with families and the wider community, ensuring a supportive and inclusive setting for all children.

Our ethos

The Pod curriculum encourages exploration and development, focusing on creating curious, confident, and independent learners through interactive play and engaging activities. They also emphasise building strong relationships with families and the wider community, ensuring a supportive and inclusive setting.

What it's like

Children are happy and excited as they explore the lovely environment at the nursery. Staff know the children well and share caring bonds, making children feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, teaching children the nursery's 'golden rules' and promoting kindness.

Part of St Frideswide Primary SchoolAges 0-3 yearsFocus on exploration and development

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

0-3 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Pod

Last inspected 11 January 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 are happy and excited as they explore the lovely environment at the nursery. Staff know the children well and share caring bonds, making children feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, teaching children the nursery's 'golden rules' and promoting kindness.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff and leaders are proactive in liaising with other professionals to plan detailed, individual support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children with SEND have wonderful experiences based on their needs and make excellent progress towards their next steps of development.
  • Children have very strong independence skills, confidently manoeuvring large bricks and problem-solving.
  • Staff and leaders have a strong focus on teaching children communication and language skills, introducing new words to extend vocabulary.
  • Leaders are extremely passionate about offering high-quality care and learning, regularly reviewing the provision and reflecting on areas for improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen teaching to ensure all staff interactions are of a consistently high quality and support learning
  • 2develop routines to ensure the youngest children have opportunities that engage and excite them.
Inspection #10263417 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They appreciate the regular updates in the daily communication books, and they know about their children's learning and development.

Parents explain how their children have developed confidence and a love of singing since attending the nursery.

They value the lovely bonds that key persons make with children and say they feel reassured that their children are with caring staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff and leaders are proactive in liaoning with other professionals to plan detailed, individual support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, children with SEND have wonderful experiences based on their needs and make excellent progress.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: January 2023

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good

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