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Wimborne Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Wimborne Kindergarten, School Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1HQ · Dorset
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Wimborne Kindergarten, part of Wimborne First School & Nursery, offers early years education for children. The nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children's development in line with the school's broader educational values.

Emphasis is placed on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children can learn and grow. The curriculum is designed to encourage active learning and exploration, with dedicated areas like "Little Caterpillars" for nursery-aged children.

The institution also offers various resources and information for parents and carers, covering aspects such as admissions, policies, and daily routines. The nursery aims to prepare children for their onward journey into primary school by fostering foundational skills and a love for learning.

What it's like

Children arrive excited and confident, choosing their favourite resources to play with while staff engage with them, guiding and challenging their thinking skills. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, with staff using their understanding of each child's abilities to support their development through playful learning. Children are happy and content, with staff comforting them when they become upset and helping them to understand their feelings.

Part of Wimborne First School & NurseryForest School available

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 2.45pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wimborne Kindergarten

Last inspected 12 November 2024 · Jonathan Payne

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 excited and confident, choosing their favourite resources to play with while staff engage with them, guiding and challenging their thinking skills. The curriculum is ambitious for all children, with staff using their understanding of each child's abilities to support their development through playful learning. Children are happy and content, with staff comforting them when they become upset and helping them to understand their feelings.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has created an ambitious curriculum that fosters independence and curiosity in children.
  • The provider effectively evaluates the provision, identifying areas of good practice and areas for improvement.
  • The provider ensures children learn and develop over time by closely monitoring and accurately assessing their progress.
  • Children demonstrate good behaviour, guided by staff with clear and high expectations through well-established routines.
  • The provider has developed good partnerships with parents, regularly communicating children's successes and working with parents on concerns.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance the use of training and support for staff so they consistently provide children with high-quality teaching and learning
  • 2strengthen staff's focus on the targeted support that children with SEND need to make rapid progress.
Inspection #10364224 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff sometimes lack focus when providing the targeted support that some children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) need to make rapid progress to close gaps in their learning. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation during outdoor activities.

Parent Reviews of Wimborne Kindergarten

5.0
(1)
Caroline Flay
3 years ago

Our son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at this wonderful setting. He has been here since he was 2 and now about to start school. The team here have helped him grow so much into a kind and confident boy. We cannot recommend highly enough.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2019

  • November 2024Good
  • January 2019Good

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