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Violet Way Nursery And Care Club

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
·Violet Way Academy, Violet Lane, Burton-On-Trent, DE15 9ES · Staffordshire
Number of places
56 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Violet Way Nursery And Care Club, located in Burton-On-Trent, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. 15pm during term-time, the nursery offers a bright and inviting environment where children can freely move between indoor and outdoor areas.

Established in 2019 under its current registration, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 7 September 2021. Children are greeted warmly by experienced staff and engage in a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities, progressing well from their individual starting points.

The robust management team is dedicated to ensuring children are happy and well-cared for. Additionally, strong partnerships with parents are fostered through regular communication and opportunities to discuss individual needs and progress.

The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a dedicated SEND coordinator and bilingual staff who assist children learning English as an additional language. The large, well-resourced outdoor area encourages physical development and risk-taking, while connections to the school's forest area enable children to explore and understand the natural world.

Children also learn about healthy lifestyles, their local community, and diverse cultures, helping them develop an awareness of the world around them.

What it's like

Children and parents are greeted warmly by friendly and professional staff. Children choose the direction of their play from a range of interesting and exciting resources that capture curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. They make good progress from their starting points through a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities.

Strong management teamGood progress for all childrenStrong parent partnershipsSupports SEND and EALPromotes healthy lifestylesOutdoor learning opportunities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

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

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Violet Way Nursery And Care Club

Last inspected 7 September 2021 · Angela Hulme

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 and parents are greeted warmly by friendly and professional staff. Children choose the direction of their play from a range of interesting and exciting resources that capture curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. They make good progress from their starting points through a balance of child-initiated play and adult-led activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team is strong, enthusiastic and passionate about the nursery, ensuring all children are happy and cared for.
  • Parent partnerships are strong, with staff inviting parents into the setting to meet key workers and discuss individual needs, and keeping them informed about progress.
  • Children learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and make good progress from their starting points.
  • Children develop an understanding of the world around them, including their local community, different festivals, and cultures, helping them develop an awareness of diversity.
  • Staff interact well with children and skilfully encourage them to talk about their experiences and home life to enhance their speaking skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's ability to recognise opportunities to extend children's learning further, such as allowing children time to think and respond to questions
  • 2support staff to consistently give quieter and less confident children the support they need to fully engage in their play and learning.
Inspection #10203805 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. The manager and the special education needs coordinator work closely with parents and staff to provide additional support to ensure children with SEND make good progress. Bilingual staff provide support for children who speak English as an additional language to develop their communication skills.

Outdoor space

The large outdoor area is well resourced and enables children to practise and develop different physical skills, such as climbing, running and balancing. Children learn to take risks and develop an understanding of the natural world as they explore the forest area at the school, which the nursery is linked to.

Inspection history

Date: September 2021

  • September 2021Good
  • September 2021Good

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