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University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
·Kingsway, Newton, Chester, CH2 2LB · Cheshire West and Chester
Number of places
40 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester

About this day nursery

The University of Chester's Kingsway Buildings Nursery, located at the Creative Campus, offers comprehensive childcare services for children up to five years old. Recognising the diverse needs of its community, the university extends support to student parents, whether they are expecting a child, already have children, or are returning to their studies after childbirth.

The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, throughout the year, with closure only on bank holidays. Students enrolled at the university can apply for reduced-cost nursery places and have the option of term-time-only attendance, aligning with their academic schedules.

This support extends beyond the nursery itself, with the Wellbeing and Mental Health team providing guidance, conducting pregnancy support plans, and offering a Student Parent Support Network. Additionally, the university provides information on various financial aid options for student parents, including childcare grants and parents' learning allowances from Student Finance England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The university is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of pregnant students and new parents while adhering to the Equality Act 2010.

What it's like

Children enjoy spending time at this homely and nurturing nursery. Staff are always nearby to provide children with reassurance, helping them feel confident to explore engaging activities and settle quickly into routines. Staff create secure bonds with children, who in turn demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

University NurserySubsidised Student PlacesOpen Year-RoundChildcare up to 5 yearsStudent Parent Support

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round except bank holidays

Age range

Up to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for University Of Chester - Kingsway Buildings Nursery

Last inspected 16 January 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 enjoy spending time at this homely and nurturing nursery. Staff are always nearby to provide children with reassurance, helping them feel confident to explore engaging activities and settle quickly into routines. Staff create secure bonds with children, who in turn demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have a robust understanding of children's starting points and assess their learning effectively, planning appropriate activities for good progress.
  • The curriculum for communication and language is strong, with staff holding meaningful conversations and providing individual plans for extra support, fostering confident communicators.
  • Physical development is promoted well, with opportunities for balancing, climbing, and using tools to develop both large and small-muscle movements.
  • The special educational needs coordinator makes prompt referrals and puts appropriate support plans in place, helping children with SEND make good progress.
  • Parent partnerships are very strong, with parents receiving continuous updates on children's development and activity ideas for home learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1broaden children's understanding of people, and their communities, who may be different to themselves
  • 2support staff to develop children's understanding of early mathematics through their play and activities further.
Inspection #10305182 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator makes prompt referrals to other agencies. She follows advice from professionals and puts appropriate support plans in place. This helps children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to balance and climb in the outdoor area. They ride around outside on balance bicycles and scooters. This helps to develop children's large-muscle movements.

Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • January 2024Good
  • February 2018Good
  • September 2014Good
  • May 2009Good

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