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Viking Adventurers # Viking Adventurers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2024) · Wentworth Primary School, Viking Road, MALDON, CM9 6JN · Essex Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Viking Adventurers offers a comprehensive childcare service, providing full day care for children aged 0-5 years. Situated within the grounds of Wentworth Primary School, the nursery seamlessly integrates before and after-school care with a holiday club. The facilities include a newly refurbished demountable building with a fenced garden, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a modernised, extended premises for babies, also featuring a fully fenced garden, kitchen, and bathroom. The nursery emphasises a cohesive environment, maintaining high standards across all its services. Practitioners are qualified and experienced, dedicated to providing quality care. The setting is inclusive, accommodating children with allergies and dietary requirements for food and snacks. Operating under the Early Years Foundation Stage criteria and Statutory Framework, Viking Adventurers is regulated and inspected by Ofsted. The nursery adopts a child-centred approach, respecting each child as an individual and valuing their contributions to the group. The aim is to build confidence and self-esteem in children, preparing them for a smooth transition to primary and secondary education. Our ethos At Viking Adventurers we aim to provide children and their families with a cohesive environment where the same high standards, aims and objectives are met throughout all the services provided. Viking Adventurers has a child centred approach where children are respected as individuals, and where their contributions to the group are clearly defined and valued. We aim to provide firm foundations for the children who access Viking to build their confidence and self-esteem to help them with the transition into primary and secondary school. What it's like Staff skilfully use their interactions to engage all children in the activities on offer. They assess children's understanding by asking interesting questions. Staff are very respectful to each other and provide positive role models for children's behaviour. Children clearly know the pre-school rules and routines, and practice self-help skills cheerfully. Full day care for 0-5 years Wrap-around care Holiday club Child-centred approach EYFS curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.vikingadventurers.co.uk/contact-us.htm) ## Key facts Opening hours 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Age range 0-5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Sessional Pre-school, Full Daycare ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Viking Adventurers Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10344351 Lead inspector Fiona Sapler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255168)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY409367) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.vikingacademy.co.uk/) Wentworth Primary School, Viking Road, MALDON, CM9 6JN Opening hours 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.67049/51.72312/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MALDON - [Day nurseries in MALDON](/search?q=MALDON) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=viking-adventurers-limited-cm9-6jn-ey409367) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Viking Adventurers Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Fiona Sapler 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 Staff skilfully use their interactions to engage all children in the activities on offer. They assess children's understanding by asking interesting questions. Staff are very respectful to each other and provide positive role models for children's behaviour. Children clearly know the pre-school rules and routines, and practice self-help skills cheerfully. Inspector highlights - Staff feel well supported through a programme of regular supervisions and team meetings and are encouraged to complete online training to support their professional development. - Leaders and managers have devised a curriculum which identifies priorities for children's early education and provides stepping stones for children's learning. - Parents provide information about their children's learning and development at the beginning of their time at pre-school, and staff use this information to determine how to help children. - Staff manage group times well to maintain children's interest and support children's communication skills. - Children are developing their mathematical understanding, with staff counting along as children jump on numbered stepping stones and using moveable dots to show children a safe route. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to develop a deeper understanding of how to deliver the curriculum intent and plan activities that reflect what they want children to learn - 2 explore ways to provide higher levels of challenge for older and most-able children to extend their learning even further Inspection #10344351 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255168) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe staff as very supportive and approachable and appreciate that they regularly communicate with them about their children's progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and managers place high importance on planning for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff provide focused support to help all children make progress and get the most out of their time at pre-school. They work closely with parents and other agencies for advice and to share appropriate strategies. Leaders consult with staff to identify how best to use additional funding to benefit their key children. The manager spoke to the inspector about her role as special educational needs coordinator and how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Staff set up some areas of the provision, such as the mud kitchen, for children to play cooperatively, explore and investigate. Staff place moveable dots on the floor to show children a suitable and safe route to navigate their way to the bathroom or to go outside at various times of the day. Inspection history Date: September 2011 - July 2024 Good - November 2015 Good - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Viking Adventurers ### What is Viking Adventurers Limited's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Viking Adventurers Limited? ### Does Viking Adventurers Limited accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Viking Adventurers Limited? ### How does Viking Adventurers Limited support children with SEND? ### What age children does Viking Adventurers Limited cater for? ### Does Viking Adventurers Limited have good outdoor facilities? ### How do parents feel about Viking Adventurers Limited? ### How can I contact Viking Adventurers Limited? ## About the setting Viking Junior Academy registered in 2010. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above. Sessions are from 8.50am until 2.50pm each weekday during school term time. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. It also offers before- and after-school care and a holiday club for school-age children. URN EY409367 Registered person Viking Junior Academy Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in MALDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Viking Adventurers. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Limebrook Nursery Maldon · CM9 6NE ](/nursery/limebrook-nursery-cm9-6ne-2809503) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Daisy Chain Nursery Maldon · CM9 5DA ](/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-cm9-5da-2797169) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon Maldon · CM9 6HY ](/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-maldon-cm9-6hy-2530287) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Watership Downs Nursery Maldon · CM9 6NG ](/nursery/watership-downs-nursery-cm9-6ng-2554158) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Friary Pre-School Maldon · CM9 5FX ](/nursery/the-friary-pre-school-cm9-5fx-ey491964) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Maldon Community Preschool Maldon · CM9 5DN ](/nursery/maldon-community-preschool-cm9-5dn-ey403235) [See all nurseries in MALDON →](/search?q=MALDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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