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The Wendy House At St Michaels

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St Michaels Hall, St Michaels Road, Maidstone, ME16 8BS · Kent
Number of places
44 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

The Wendy House at St Michaels is a pre-school located in Maidstone, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for young children. Committed to providing a strong foundation for early development, the nursery focuses on safeguarding, promoting healthy lifestyles, and embracing diversity.

They believe in inclusive education, supporting all children, including those with special educational needs, to achieve their full potential. The pre-school has received an "Ofsted Good" rating, reflecting their dedication to high-quality care and early learning.

The Wendy House aims to instil confidence and a love for learning in a welcoming community setting.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff get to know the children well, plan effectively, and provide education to help them learn through play. Children are learning about the diverse community they live in and preparing for a life in modern Britain.

Ofsted rated "Good"Supports healthy livingPromotes diversityInclusive education

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges a flat rate per session. Two three-hour sessions are offered daily, running in the morning and the afternoon.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Sessions run from 9am to 12pm and 12pm to 3pm.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 15:00, Friday: 09:00 - 15:00 (Big Hall), Friday: 09:00 - 12:00 (Small Hall)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Wendy House At St Michaels

Last inspected 21 November 2024 · Jennie Winchcombe

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 enjoy their time at the pre-school. Staff get to know the children well, plan effectively, and provide education to help them learn through play. Children are learning about the diverse community they live in and preparing for a life in modern Britain.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff implement a sequenced curriculum and use weekly staff meetings to plan for children's progress.
  • Staff encourage children to be independent and make their own choices.
  • Staff use songs effectively during transitions and changes in routine.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported and make good progress.
  • Children benefit from the well-established staff team, providing consistency as they transition between rooms.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children to build on their independence skills and learn to do things for themselves
  • 2review and improve systems for staff to support and learn from each other and further develop practice.
Inspection #10368253 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents feedback that at home their children can now count to 10 and beyond.

Parents feedback that they are very happy at the pre-school, and many children have had older siblings also attend.

They like the home-from-home feel of the pre-school and say that staff are approachable and friendly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. They make good progress against personalised targets. Staff work with external specialists and implement effective strategies, such as using a picture card system to help children communicate.

Outdoor space

In the garden, a sensory activity provides children with a range of tools to scoop and grab. Staff help to develop children's dexterity and fine motor skills. Staff sing when it is time to go inside from the garden, giving children a chance to finish off their play.

Parent Reviews of The Wendy House At St Michaels

5.0
(1)
Louis Clark
10 months ago

Absolutely amazing 👏 very kind, caring, and understanding. So much so I felt a review had to be done. Everyone at The Wendy House 🏠 will be missed and not just by the children. We all appreciate the effort and dedication and the attention to detail. Hands down the best school in maidstone. Love from us all ❤️ 5***** would give more if we could

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Inspection history

Date: March 2019

  • November 2024Good
  • March 2019Good

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