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Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St. Davids Drive, Thorpe End, NORWICH, NR13 5HR · Norfolk
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Teddies Pre-School, situated in Thorpe End, Norwich, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 2 years through to primary school age. Established in 1993, the pre-school prides itself on its long-standing success and commitment to fostering growth and development through play.

Children can engage in a variety of structured and creative activities, both indoors and outdoors, allowing them to learn at their own pace. The pre-school emphasises free-flow learning and aims to make every day exciting and unique.

Teddies has received positive feedback from Ofsted, highlighting the strong relationships between staff and children. With a catchment area that includes surrounding villages, Teddies welcomes children from diverse backgrounds.

The pre-school offers flexible sessions from Monday to Thursday, including breakfast and lunch clubs, to accommodate various family needs. Interested parents are encouraged to visit the pre-school and view their gallery or Facebook page for an insight into their daily activities.

Our ethos

Teddies Pre-School prides itself on fostering growth and development through play, emphasising free-flow learning, and aiming to make every day exciting and unique. They offer structured and creative activities, allowing children to learn at their own pace in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

What it's like

Children arrive with enthusiasm and settle easily at this friendly pre-school. Staff effectively communicate children's needs and interests, planning engaging activities. Children are happy, form close relationships with staff, and feel safe and secure due to consistent routines and the utmost care and respect shown to them.

Play-based learningOfsted inspectedFlexible sessionsEstablished since 1993

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (Breakfast club), 8:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Morning session), 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Lunch club), 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Afternoon session)

Session types

Breakfast club, Morning session, Lunch club, Afternoon session

Waitlist

Limited spaces available from September 2026. Application form for waiting list available for download.

Age range

2 years to primary education

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)

Last inspected 11 June 2024

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 with enthusiasm and settle easily at this friendly pre-school. Staff effectively communicate children's needs and interests, planning engaging activities. Children are happy, form close relationships with staff, and feel safe and secure due to consistent routines and the utmost care and respect shown to them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop lovely friendships and demonstrate social skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
  • Children show impressive independence and are well prepared for school.
  • The manager places a high-priority on staff's well-being and as a result, staff feel valued and supported.
  • The manager evaluates the pre-school effectively and works alongside her staff to drive forward improvement.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to enhance their teaching skills, building on what children already know and can do, to extend their learning even further.
Inspection #10351706 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

staff are 'wonderful' and 'amazing' and that their children are thriving

Love and kindness at the heart of everything

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. The deputy manager is the special educational needs coordinator and ensures staff receive training. All staff act swiftly to identify where children might need further support and use targeted interventions to support their attention, listening and communication skills.

Parent Reviews of Thorpe End Preschool (Teddies)

5.0
(1)
Jodie Miles
2 months ago

My little boy started teddies in January he’s 2 and his speech has came on massively! His speech was very good anyway, but everyday he’s coming home saying new words he’s learnt/ they’ve taught him. At first he wasn’t too keen on leaving me at drop off, but all the ladies there were very supportive and reassured him. Now he’s absolutely fine and just walks straight into pre school. The staff are always in hand if you have any questions or worries! I’d 100% recommend teddies if you’re looking for a pre school for your little one! Can’t fault them

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Inspection history

Date: May 2004

  • July 2024Good
  • June 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • March 2015Good
  • March 2011Good
  • February 2011Good
  • November 2006Good
  • November 2006Outstanding
  • May 2004Good

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