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Thorne Flowerpots

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
·Thorne Childrens Centre, The Laurels, DONCASTER, DN8 4BQ · Doncaster
Number of places
28 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Doncaster

About this day nursery

Thorne Flowerpots is a day nursery in Doncaster for children aged two to four. 30pm, during term time only.

Ofsted inspected the day nursery in July 2024 and gave it an overall rating of Good. The inspector reported that children settle quickly, confidently explore their surroundings, and show care for creatures and each other.

Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise, with books available both indoors and outdoors. Staff act as good role models and prioritise the development of children's communication and language skills.

Staff form strong attachments with children, and partnerships with parents are described as strong. The inspector noted that the nursery is highly inclusive, with staff working proactively with parents and other agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

To improve further, the report recommended that staff enrich children's mathematical experiences.

What it's like

Children settle quickly in the welcoming nursery, where they confidently explore their surroundings. Staff help young children to find out about the exciting world around them, observing the life cycle of butterflies and feeding pet fish. Children thrive and blossom, showing care for creatures and each other, while staff act as good role models, demonstrating kindness and respect.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 2.30pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thorne Flowerpots

Last inspected 11 July 2024 · Cathryn Clarricoates

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 settle quickly in the welcoming nursery, where they confidently explore their surroundings. Staff help young children to find out about the exciting world around them, observing the life cycle of butterflies and feeding pet fish. Children thrive and blossom, showing care for creatures and each other, while staff act as good role models, demonstrating kindness and respect.

Inspector highlights

  • The skilful leaders are dedicated and passionate in supporting children and families, continuously reflecting on children's needs and interests and taking action to meet these well.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, and the support that staff provide for families is extensive.
  • Staff develop effective links with other professionals and agencies to benefit children with SEND, making the nursery highly inclusive.
  • The top priority for staff is the good development of children's communication and language skills, using a range of strategies and incorporating home languages.
  • Staff form strong attachments with children from the beginning, tailoring settling-in procedures and thoughtfully planning transitions to schools.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to enrich children's mathematical experiences to enhance their learning even further.
Inspection #10351188 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that they 'trust' and have confidence in the 'fantastic' staff

They comment that staff know their children very well and communicate highly effectively with them about their children's experiences and progress

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points in development. Staff work proactively with parents to achieve these positive outcomes. Staff develop effective links with other professionals and agencies to benefit children with SEND.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. They show a love of books, which they can freely access inside and outdoors.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 July 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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