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Thurston Childcare

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2022)
·Thurston Church of England Primary Academy, Pond Field Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3FT · Suffolk
Number of places
108 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Thurston Childcare, established in 2021, operates all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, closing only for bank holidays and one week in December. This recently built setting, located within the grounds of its host school, caters for children aged 1 to 10 years.

The staff expertly use the various inviting areas to maximise learning and enjoyment, providing a welcoming and engaging environment. The curriculum is meticulously planned, broad, varied, and challenging, informed by precise and regular assessments of each child's development.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive highly individualised and effective support, with clear plans developed in partnership with parents and seamlessly integrated into their day by all staff. Children benefit from a wealth of new experiences, including outdoor learning opportunities, and demonstrate confidence in their learning and interactions.

The setting fosters strong bonds between children and staff, with daily dedicated key person time in small groups for focused teaching. This outstanding provision ensures children thrive, supported by highly qualified staff who are deeply knowledgeable about early childhood education.

What it's like

Children thrive at this setting. Staff provide highly individualised, expert support tailored to each child's home life. Children benefit from a wealth of new experiences and show confidence in learning and sharing stories.

Highly qualified staffIndividualised supportBroad curriculumEffective partnershipsStrong child-staff bondsOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year around from 7.30am until 6pm. The setting closes for bank holidays and one week in December.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thurston Childcare

Last inspected 19 May 2022 · Kate Hipperson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this setting. Staff provide highly individualised, expert support tailored to each child's home life. Children benefit from a wealth of new experiences and show confidence in learning and sharing stories.

Inspector highlights

  • Highly qualified staff are extremely knowledgeable about early childhood education and meticulously plan a broad, varied, and challenging curriculum.
  • Teamwork between managers and staff is highly effective and they continuously communicate about activities and teaching.
  • Partnerships with parents are highly effective, and staff help parents to further children's learning at home.
  • Where children are not working at expected levels, staff put in place clear, concise, and highly effective plans with parents.
  • Children's bonds with staff are excellently established, and all children benefit from daily time with their key person in small groups.
Inspection #10242874 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Where children are not working at the levels expected for their age and stage of development, staff put in place clear, concise and highly effective plans together with parents. All staff understand these plans, and seamlessly incorporate the extra support that children need into their day.

Outdoor space

The recently built setting, in the grounds of its host school, is welcoming, inviting and a hive of activity. Staff expertly use the various areas available to the children to maximise learning and enjoyment.

Inspection history

Date: May 2022

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • May 2022Outstanding

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